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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.38, 1,316.27 and 300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.38, 1,316.27 and 300.25 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.38 : 1,316.27 = 300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.38/1,316.27 = 300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.38x = 1,316.27 × 300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.38x = 395,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,208.57/877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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