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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.54, 1,318.02 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.54, 1,318.02 and 330.75 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.54 : 1,318.02 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.54/1,318.02 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.54x = 1,318.02 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.54x = 435,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,935.12/878.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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