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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.33, 1,317.56 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.33, 1,317.56 and 330.50 is: 495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.33 : 1,317.56 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.33/1,317.56 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.33x = 1,317.56 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.33x = 435,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,447.81/878.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.77

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