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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.09, 1,314.15 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.09, 1,314.15 and 328.53 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.09 : 1,314.15 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.09/1,314.15 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.09x = 1,314.15 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.09x = 431,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,741.40/876.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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