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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.24, 1,316.99 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.24, 1,316.99 and 330.10 is: 495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.24 : 1,316.99 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.24/1,316.99 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.24x = 1,316.99 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.24x = 434,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,735.93/878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.01

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