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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.11, 1,316.65 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.11, 1,316.65 and 358.36 is: 537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.11 : 1,316.65 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.11/1,316.65 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.11x = 1,316.65 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.11x = 471,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,834.69/878.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.33

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