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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.11, 1,315.16 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.11, 1,315.16 and 357.36 is: 535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.11 : 1,315.16 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.11/1,315.16 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.11x = 1,315.16 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.11x = 469,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,983.79/877.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.83

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