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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.94, 1,308.46 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.94, 1,308.46 and 358.94 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.94 : 1,308.46 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.94/1,308.46 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.94x = 1,308.46 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.94x = 469,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,658.63/871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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