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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.37, 1,316.54 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.37, 1,316.54 and 329.51 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.37 : 1,316.54 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.37/1,316.54 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.37x = 1,316.54 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.37x = 433,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,814.74/877.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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