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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,316.03 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,316.03 and 252.63 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,316.03 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,316.03 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,316.03 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 332,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,471.73/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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