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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.41, 1,315.10 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.41, 1,315.10 and 356.61 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.41 : 1,315.10 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.41/1,315.10 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.41x = 1,315.10 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.41x = 468,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,977.81/876.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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