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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.52, 1,318.08 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.52, 1,318.08 and 330.78 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.52 : 1,318.08 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.52/1,318.08 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.52x = 1,318.08 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.52x = 435,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,994.50/878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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