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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.42, 1,313.46 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.42, 1,313.46 and 327.96 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.42 : 1,313.46 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.42/1,313.46 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.42x = 1,313.46 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.42x = 430,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,762.34/876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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