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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.14, 1,317.16 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.14, 1,317.16 and 358.02 is: 537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.14 : 1,317.16 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.14/1,317.16 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.14x = 1,317.16 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.14x = 471,570.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,570.07/878.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.01

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