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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.09, 1,316.66 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.09, 1,316.66 and 330.12 is: 495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.09 : 1,316.66 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.09/1,316.66 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.09x = 1,316.66 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.09x = 434,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,654.15/878.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.00

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