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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.29, 1,317.06 and 357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.29, 1,317.06 and 357.94 is: 536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.29 : 1,317.06 = 357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.29/1,317.06 = 357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.29x = 1,317.06 × 357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.29x = 471,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,425.16/878.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.75

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