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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.82, 1,317.20 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.82, 1,317.20 and 358.07 is: 537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.82 : 1,317.20 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.82/1,317.20 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.82x = 1,317.20 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.82x = 471,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,641.43/877.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.29

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