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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.03, 1,318.22 and 358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.03, 1,318.22 and 358.89 is: 538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.03 : 1,318.22 = 358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.03/1,318.22 = 358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.03x = 1,318.22 × 358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.03x = 473,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,094.18/879.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.20

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