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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,316.04 and 329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,316.04 and 329.47 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,316.04 = 329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,316.04 = 329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,316.04 × 329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 433,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,595.70/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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