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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.68, 1,316.67 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.68, 1,316.67 and 329.94 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.68 : 1,316.67 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.68/1,316.67 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.68x = 1,316.67 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.68x = 434,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,422.10/877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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