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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.91, 1,318.38 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.91, 1,318.38 and 331.35 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.91 : 1,318.38 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.91/1,318.38 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.91x = 1,318.38 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.91x = 436,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,839.03/878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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