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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.02, 1,317.03 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.02, 1,317.03 and 358.03 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.02 : 1,317.03 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.02/1,317.03 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.02x = 1,317.03 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.02x = 471,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,536.25/878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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