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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.40, 1,315.85 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.40, 1,315.85 and 329.18 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.40 : 1,315.85 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.40/1,315.85 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.40x = 1,315.85 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.40x = 433,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,143.28/877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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