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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.08, 1,316.45 and 350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.08, 1,316.45 and 350.93 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.08 : 1,316.45 = 350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.08/1,316.45 = 350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.08x = 1,316.45 × 350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.08x = 461,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,980.04/878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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