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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.99, 1,315.84 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.99, 1,315.84 and 357.38 is: 535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.99 : 1,315.84 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.99/1,315.84 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.99x = 1,315.84 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.99x = 470,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,259.08/877.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.61

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