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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.61, 1,315.08 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.61, 1,315.08 and 328.78 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.61 : 1,315.08 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.61/1,315.08 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.61x = 1,315.08 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.61x = 432,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,372.00/876.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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