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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.05, 1,316.03 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.05, 1,316.03 and 329.40 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.05 : 1,316.03 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.05/1,316.03 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.05x = 1,316.03 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.05x = 433,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,498.64/877.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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