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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.26, 1,314.90 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.26, 1,314.90 and 328.82 is: 493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.26 : 1,314.90 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.26/1,314.90 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.26x = 1,314.90 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.26x = 432,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,365.42/876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.42

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