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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.67, 1,316.40 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.67, 1,316.40 and 261.37 is: 392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.67 : 1,316.40 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.67/1,316.40 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.67x = 1,316.40 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.67x = 344,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,067.47/877.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.02

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