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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.78, 1,317.12 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.78, 1,317.12 and 358.16 is: 537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.78 : 1,317.12 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.78/1,317.12 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.78x = 1,317.12 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.78x = 471,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,739.70/877.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.43

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