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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.42, 1,317.59 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.42, 1,317.59 and 358.25 is: 537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.42 : 1,317.59 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.42/1,317.59 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.42x = 1,317.59 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.42x = 472,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,024.30/878.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.36

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