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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,317.78 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,317.78 and 330.56 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,317.78 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,317.78 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,317.78 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 435,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,600.47/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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