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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.04, 1,314.20 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.04, 1,314.20 and 328.27 is: 492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.04 : 1,314.20 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.04/1,314.20 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.04x = 1,314.20 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.04x = 431,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,409.97/876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.45

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