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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.24, 1,315.50 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.24, 1,315.50 and 292.20 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.24 : 1,315.50 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.24/1,315.50 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.24x = 1,315.50 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.24x = 384,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,389.10/877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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