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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.27, 1,314.04 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.27, 1,314.04 and 328.07 is: 491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.27 : 1,314.04 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.27/1,314.04 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.27x = 1,314.04 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.27x = 431,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,099.57/876.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.97

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