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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.87, 1,317.16 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.87, 1,317.16 and 330.21 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.87 : 1,317.16 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.87/1,317.16 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.87x = 1,317.16 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.87x = 434,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,939.82/877.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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