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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.35, 1,313.75 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.35, 1,313.75 and 328.14 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.35 : 1,313.75 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.35/1,313.75 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.35x = 1,313.75 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.35x = 431,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,095.57/876.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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