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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.33, 1,317.62 and 330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.33, 1,317.62 and 330.97 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.33 : 1,317.62 = 330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.33/1,317.62 = 330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.33x = 1,317.62 × 330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.33x = 436,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,090.22/878.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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