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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.94, 1,317.35 and 358.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.94, 1,317.35 and 358.19 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.94 : 1,317.35 = 358.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.94/1,317.35 = 358.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.94x = 1,317.35 × 358.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.94x = 471,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,853.22/877.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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