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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.27, 1,317.40 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.27, 1,317.40 and 330.10 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.27 : 1,317.40 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.27/1,317.40 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.27x = 1,317.40 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.27x = 434,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,869.62/878.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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