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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.84, 1,317.11 and 358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.84, 1,317.11 and 358.23 is: 536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.84 : 1,317.11 = 358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.84/1,317.11 = 358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.84x = 1,317.11 × 358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.84x = 471,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,823.60/878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.87

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