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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.51, 1,316.27 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.51, 1,316.27 and 330.15 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.51 : 1,316.27 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.51/1,316.27 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.51x = 1,316.27 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.51x = 434,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,566.54/877.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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