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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,316.92 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,316.92 and 330.40 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,316.92 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,316.92 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,316.92 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 435,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,110.37/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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