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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.09, 1,316.95 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.09, 1,316.95 and 357.95 is: 536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.09 : 1,316.95 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.09/1,316.95 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.09x = 1,316.95 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.09x = 471,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,404.65/878.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.86

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