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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.39, 1,313.41 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.39, 1,313.41 and 328.02 is: 491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.39 : 1,313.41 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.39/1,313.41 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.39x = 1,313.41 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.39x = 430,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,824.75/876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.59

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