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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.04, 1,315.77 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.04, 1,315.77 and 329.25 is: 493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.04 : 1,315.77 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.04/1,315.77 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.04x = 1,315.77 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.04x = 433,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,217.27/877.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.96

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