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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.38, 1,315.16 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.38, 1,315.16 and 363.38 is: 545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.38 : 1,315.16 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.38/1,315.16 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.38x = 1,315.16 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.38x = 477,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,902.84/876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.31

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