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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.39, 1,316.97 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.39, 1,316.97 and 384.56 is: 576.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.39 : 1,316.97 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.39/1,316.97 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.39x = 1,316.97 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.39x = 506,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,447.40/878.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.57

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