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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.09, 1,317.72 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.09, 1,317.72 and 365.09 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.09 : 1,317.72 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.09/1,317.72 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.09x = 1,317.72 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.09x = 481,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,086.39/878.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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