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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.76, 1,318.14 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.76, 1,318.14 and 331.40 is: 497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.76 : 1,318.14 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.76/1,318.14 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.76x = 1,318.14 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.76x = 436,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,834.89/878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.10

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