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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.50, 1,316.28 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.50, 1,316.28 and 292.32 is: 438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.50 : 1,316.28 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.50/1,316.28 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.50x = 1,316.28 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.50x = 384,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,774.97/877.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.49

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