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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.27, 1,316.90 and 358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.27, 1,316.90 and 358.13 is: 536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.27 : 1,316.90 = 358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.27/1,316.90 = 358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.27x = 1,316.90 × 358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.27x = 471,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,613.02/878.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.98

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