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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.18, 1,317.50 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.18, 1,317.50 and 293.28 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.18 : 1,317.50 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.18/1,317.50 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.18x = 1,317.50 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.18x = 386,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,394.93/878.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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