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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.36, 1,316.04 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.36, 1,316.04 and 292.25 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.36 : 1,316.04 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.36/1,316.04 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.36x = 1,316.04 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.36x = 384,620.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,620.49/877.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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