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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.33, 1,316.26 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.33, 1,316.26 and 329.56 is: 494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.33 : 1,316.26 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.33/1,316.26 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.33x = 1,316.26 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.33x = 433,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,786.65/877.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.44

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