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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.98, 1,318.03 and 293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.98, 1,318.03 and 293.77 is: 440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.98 : 1,318.03 = 293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.98/1,318.03 = 293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.98x = 1,318.03 × 293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.98x = 387,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,199.50/878.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.51

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