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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,317.38 and 330.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,317.38 and 330.37 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,317.38 = 330.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,317.38 = 330.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,317.38 × 330.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 435,214.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,214.59/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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