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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.41, 1,314.90 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.41, 1,314.90 and 329.04 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.41 : 1,314.90 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.41/1,314.90 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.41x = 1,314.90 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.41x = 432,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,654.70/877.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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