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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.31, 1,315.51 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.31, 1,315.51 and 357.02 is: 535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.31 : 1,315.51 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.31/1,315.51 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.31x = 1,315.51 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.31x = 469,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,660.84/877.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.34

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