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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.52, 1,316.50 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.52, 1,316.50 and 329.74 is: 494.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.52 : 1,316.50 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.52/1,316.50 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.52x = 1,316.50 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.52x = 434,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,102.71/877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.69

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