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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.29, 1,316.44 and 293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.29, 1,316.44 and 293.15 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.29 : 1,316.44 = 293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.29/1,316.44 = 293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.29x = 1,316.44 × 293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.29x = 385,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,917.86/878.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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