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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.13, 1,316.47 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.13, 1,316.47 and 358.38 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.13 : 1,316.47 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.13/1,316.47 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.13x = 1,316.47 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.13x = 471,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,796.52/878.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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