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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.28, 1,317.27 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.28, 1,317.27 and 293.69 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.28 : 1,317.27 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.28/1,317.27 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.28x = 1,317.27 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.28x = 386,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,862.44/878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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