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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.55, 1,315.32 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.55, 1,315.32 and 292.41 is: 438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.55 : 1,315.32 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.55/1,315.32 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.55x = 1,315.32 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.55x = 384,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,613.82/877.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.28

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