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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,317.54 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,317.54 and 358.48 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,317.54 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,317.54 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,317.54 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 472,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,311.74/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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