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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.32, 1,313.56 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.32, 1,313.56 and 328.16 is: 491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.32 : 1,313.56 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.32/1,313.56 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.32x = 1,313.56 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.32x = 431,057.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,057.85/876.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.90

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