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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.53, 1,315.03 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.53, 1,315.03 and 328.76 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.53 : 1,315.03 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.53/1,315.03 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.53x = 1,315.03 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.53x = 432,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,321.04/876.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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