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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.67, 1,315.37 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.67, 1,315.37 and 328.77 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.67 : 1,315.37 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.67/1,315.37 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.67x = 1,315.37 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.67x = 432,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,455.02/876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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