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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.12, 1,317.66 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.12, 1,317.66 and 365.48 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.12 : 1,317.66 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.12/1,317.66 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.12x = 1,317.66 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.12x = 481,578.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,578.38/878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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