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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.07, 1,317.29 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.07, 1,317.29 and 358.08 is: 537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.07 : 1,317.29 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.07/1,317.29 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.07x = 1,317.29 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.07x = 471,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,688.47/878.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.19

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