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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.36, 1,314.40 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.36, 1,314.40 and 356.34 is: 534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.36 : 1,314.40 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.36/1,314.40 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.36x = 1,314.40 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.36x = 468,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,373.30/876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.45

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