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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.52, 1,317.40 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.52, 1,317.40 and 358.16 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.52 : 1,317.40 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.52/1,317.40 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.52x = 1,317.40 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.52x = 471,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,839.57/878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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