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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.96, 1,317.15 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.96, 1,317.15 and 330.16 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.96 : 1,317.15 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.96/1,317.15 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.96x = 1,317.15 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.96x = 434,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,868.27/877.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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