Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.68, 1,317 and 357.57
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 877.68, 1,317 and 357.57 is: 536.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
877.68 : 1,317 = 357.57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
877.68/1,317 = 357.57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
877.68x = 1,317 × 357.57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
877.68x = 470,919.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 470,919.69/877.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536.55
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