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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.34, 1,317.54 and 293.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.34, 1,317.54 and 293.38 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.34 : 1,317.54 = 293.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.34/1,317.54 = 293.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.34x = 1,317.54 × 293.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.34x = 386,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,539.89/878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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