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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.57, 1,316.35 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.57, 1,316.35 and 219.44 is: 329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.57 : 1,316.35 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.57/1,316.35 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.57x = 1,316.35 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.57x = 288,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,858.75/877.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.16

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