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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.96, 1,317.30 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.96, 1,317.30 and 358.35 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.96 : 1,317.30 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.96/1,317.30 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.96x = 1,317.30 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.96x = 472,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,055.21/878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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