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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.68, 1,315.64 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.68, 1,315.64 and 329.52 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.68 : 1,315.64 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.68/1,315.64 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.68x = 1,315.64 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.68x = 433,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,529.69/877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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