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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.34, 1,307.56 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.34, 1,307.56 and 358.34 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.34 : 1,307.56 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.34/1,307.56 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.34x = 1,307.56 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.34x = 468,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,551.05/871.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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