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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.42, 1,314.98 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.42, 1,314.98 and 328.76 is: 493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.42 : 1,314.98 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.42/1,314.98 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.42x = 1,314.98 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.42x = 432,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,312.62/876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.27

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