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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.43, 1,317.65 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.43, 1,317.65 and 358.35 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.43 : 1,317.65 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.43/1,317.65 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.43x = 1,317.65 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.43x = 472,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,179.88/878.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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