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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.30, 1,314.94 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.30, 1,314.94 and 329.13 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.30 : 1,314.94 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.30/1,314.94 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.30x = 1,314.94 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.30x = 432,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,790.93/877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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