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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.94, 1,318.40 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.94, 1,318.40 and 331.11 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.94 : 1,318.40 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.94/1,318.40 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.94x = 1,318.40 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.94x = 436,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,535.42/878.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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