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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.11, 1,317.71 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.11, 1,317.71 and 330.24 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.11 : 1,317.71 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.11/1,317.71 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.11x = 1,317.71 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.11x = 435,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,161.38/878.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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