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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.13, 1,315.85 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.13, 1,315.85 and 329.30 is: 494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.13 : 1,315.85 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.13/1,315.85 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.13x = 1,315.85 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.13x = 433,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,301.18/877.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.00

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