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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878, 1,317.14 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878, 1,317.14 and 330.26 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878 : 1,317.14 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878/1,317.14 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878x = 1,317.14 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878x = 434,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,998.66/878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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