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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.10, 1,317.13 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.10, 1,317.13 and 358.10 is: 537.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.10 : 1,317.13 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.10/1,317.13 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.10x = 1,317.13 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.10x = 471,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,667.99/878.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.14

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