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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.69, 1,316.31 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.69, 1,316.31 and 329.92 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.69 : 1,316.31 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.69/1,316.31 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.69x = 1,316.31 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.69x = 434,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,277.00/877.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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