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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,317.40 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,317.40 and 358.25 is: 537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,317.40 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,317.40 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,317.40 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 471,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,963.19/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.41

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