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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.96, 1,317.46 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.96, 1,317.46 and 357.92 is: 537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.96 : 1,317.46 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.96/1,317.46 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.96x = 1,317.46 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.96x = 471,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,545.28/877.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.09

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