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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.88, 1,315.91 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.88, 1,315.91 and 357.68 is: 536.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.88 : 1,315.91 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.88/1,315.91 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.88x = 1,315.91 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.88x = 470,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,674.69/877.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.15

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