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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,314.96 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,314.96 and 329.10 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,314.96 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,314.96 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,314.96 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 432,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,753.34/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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