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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.84, 1,315.68 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.84, 1,315.68 and 357.22 is: 536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.84 : 1,315.68 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.84/1,315.68 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.84x = 1,315.68 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.84x = 469,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,987.21/876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.00

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