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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.62, 1,316.26 and 329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.62, 1,316.26 and 329.62 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.62 : 1,316.26 = 329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.62/1,316.26 = 329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.62x = 1,316.26 × 329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.62x = 433,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,857.39/877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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