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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.29, 1,316.09 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.29, 1,316.09 and 329.55 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.29 : 1,316.09 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.29/1,316.09 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.29x = 1,316.09 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.29x = 433,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,715.81/877.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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