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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.88, 1,317.06 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.88, 1,317.06 and 329.76 is: 494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.88 : 1,317.06 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.88/1,317.06 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.88x = 1,317.06 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.88x = 434,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,313.71/877.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.73

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