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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.08, 1,314.15 and 328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.08, 1,314.15 and 328.21 is: 492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.08 : 1,314.15 = 328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.08/1,314.15 = 328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.08x = 1,314.15 × 328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.08x = 431,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,310.60/876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.32

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