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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.45, 1,315.25 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.45, 1,315.25 and 357.24 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.45 : 1,315.25 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.45/1,315.25 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.45x = 1,315.25 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.45x = 469,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,857.51/877.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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