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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879, 1,318.50 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879, 1,318.50 and 271 is: 406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879 : 1,318.50 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879/1,318.50 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879x = 1,318.50 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879x = 357,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,313.50/879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.50

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