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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.96, 1,316.96 and 330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.96, 1,316.96 and 330.03 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.96 : 1,316.96 = 330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.96/1,316.96 = 330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.96x = 1,316.96 × 330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.96x = 434,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,636.31/877.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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