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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.65, 1,317 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.65, 1,317 and 357.57 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.65 : 1,317 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.65/1,317 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.65x = 1,317 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.65x = 470,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,919.69/877.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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