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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.04, 1,318.72 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.04, 1,318.72 and 366.08 is: 549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.04 : 1,318.72 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.04/1,318.72 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.04x = 1,318.72 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.04x = 482,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,757.02/879.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.19

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