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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.71, 1,315.82 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.71, 1,315.82 and 357 is: 535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.71 : 1,315.82 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.71/1,315.82 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.71x = 1,315.82 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.71x = 469,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,747.74/876.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.81

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