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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.11, 1,317.46 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.11, 1,317.46 and 357.95 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.11 : 1,317.46 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.11/1,317.46 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.11x = 1,317.46 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.11x = 471,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,584.81/878.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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