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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.80, 1,318 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.80, 1,318 and 331 is: 496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.80 : 1,318 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.80/1,318 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.80x = 1,318 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.80x = 436,258
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,258/878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.42

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