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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.65, 1,315.04 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.65, 1,315.04 and 328.73 is: 493.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.65 : 1,315.04 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.65/1,315.04 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.65x = 1,315.04 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.65x = 432,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,284.88/876.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.11

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