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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.71, 1,315.07 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.71, 1,315.07 and 328.25 is: 492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.71 : 1,315.07 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.71/1,315.07 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.71x = 1,315.07 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.71x = 431,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,671.73/876.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.38

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