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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.33, 1,313.82 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.33, 1,313.82 and 349.18 is: 523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.33 : 1,313.82 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.33/1,313.82 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.33x = 1,313.82 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.33x = 458,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,756.38/876.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.50

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