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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.21, 1,314.37 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.21, 1,314.37 and 356.20 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.21 : 1,314.37 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.21/1,314.37 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.21x = 1,314.37 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.21x = 468,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,176.81/876.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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