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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.45, 1,316.75 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.45, 1,316.75 and 358.25 is: 536.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.45 : 1,316.75 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.45/1,316.75 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.45x = 1,316.75 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.45x = 471,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,717.31/878.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.99

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