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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,306.50 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,306.50 and 358 is: 537

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,306.50 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,306.50 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,306.50 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 467,727
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,727/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537

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