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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.54, 1,316.77 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.54, 1,316.77 and 358.21 is: 536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.54 : 1,316.77 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.54/1,316.77 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.54x = 1,316.77 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.54x = 471,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,680.93/878.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.89

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