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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.36, 1,317.78 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.36, 1,317.78 and 301.28 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.36 : 1,317.78 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.36/1,317.78 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.36x = 1,317.78 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.36x = 397,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,020.76/878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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