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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.97, 1,316.18 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.97, 1,316.18 and 330.18 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.97 : 1,316.18 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.97/1,316.18 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.97x = 1,316.18 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.97x = 434,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,572.20/877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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