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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.49, 1,314.71 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.49, 1,314.71 and 356.34 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.49 : 1,314.71 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.49/1,314.71 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.49x = 1,314.71 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.49x = 468,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,483.76/876.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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