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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.04, 1,314.06 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.04, 1,314.06 and 328.38 is: 492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.04 : 1,314.06 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.04/1,314.06 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.04x = 1,314.06 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.04x = 431,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,511.02/876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.57

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