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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.93, 1,318.02 and 358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.93, 1,318.02 and 358.57 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.93 : 1,318.02 = 358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.93/1,318.02 = 358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.93x = 1,318.02 × 358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.93x = 472,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,602.43/878.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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