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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.26, 1,315.50 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.26, 1,315.50 and 329.06 is: 493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.26 : 1,315.50 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.26/1,315.50 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.26x = 1,315.50 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.26x = 432,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,871.85/877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.44

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