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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.47, 1,316.79 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.47, 1,316.79 and 358.27 is: 537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.47 : 1,316.79 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.47/1,316.79 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.47x = 1,316.79 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.47x = 471,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,766.35/878.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.03

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