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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.55, 1,318.20 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.55, 1,318.20 and 358.92 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.55 : 1,318.20 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.55/1,318.20 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.55x = 1,318.20 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.55x = 473,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,128.34/878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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