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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.33, 1,316.36 and 357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.33, 1,316.36 and 357.73 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.33 : 1,316.36 = 357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.33/1,316.36 = 357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.33x = 1,316.36 × 357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.33x = 470,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,901.46/878.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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