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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.58, 1,317.50 and 358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.58, 1,317.50 and 358.23 is: 537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.58 : 1,317.50 = 358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.58/1,317.50 = 358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.58x = 1,317.50 × 358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.58x = 471,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,964.65/878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.19

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