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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.34, 1,315.85 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.34, 1,315.85 and 329.54 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.34 : 1,315.85 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.34/1,315.85 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.34x = 1,315.85 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.34x = 433,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,616.98/877.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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