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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.71, 1,315.68 and 329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.71, 1,315.68 and 329.73 is: 494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.71 : 1,315.68 = 329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.71/1,315.68 = 329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.71x = 1,315.68 × 329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.71x = 433,819.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,819.17/877.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.26

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