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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.26, 1,317.03 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.26, 1,317.03 and 330.16 is: 495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.26 : 1,317.03 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.26/1,317.03 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.26x = 1,317.03 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.26x = 434,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,830.62/878.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.10

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