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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.06, 1,315.73 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.06, 1,315.73 and 329.28 is: 493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.06 : 1,315.73 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.06/1,315.73 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.06x = 1,315.73 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.06x = 433,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,245.01/877.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.98

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