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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.10, 1,315.30 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.10, 1,315.30 and 356.96 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.10 : 1,315.30 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.10/1,315.30 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.10x = 1,315.30 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.10x = 469,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,509.49/877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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