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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.10, 1,316.96 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.10, 1,316.96 and 330.27 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.10 : 1,316.96 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.10/1,316.96 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.10x = 1,316.96 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.10x = 434,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,950.73/878.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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