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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.92, 1,316.88 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.92, 1,316.88 and 330.36 is: 495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.92 : 1,316.88 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.92/1,316.88 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.92x = 1,316.88 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.92x = 435,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,044.48/877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.54

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