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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.12, 1,315.44 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.12, 1,315.44 and 364 is: 545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.12 : 1,315.44 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.12/1,315.44 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.12x = 1,315.44 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.12x = 478,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,820.16/877.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.90

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