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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.58, 1,318.04 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.58, 1,318.04 and 293.66 is: 440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.58 : 1,318.04 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.58/1,318.04 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.58x = 1,318.04 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.58x = 387,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,055.63/878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.55

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