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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.65, 1,317.98 and 358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.65, 1,317.98 and 358.33 is: 537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.65 : 1,317.98 = 358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.65/1,317.98 = 358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.65x = 1,317.98 × 358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.65x = 472,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,266.69/878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.49

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