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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.27, 1,319.46 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.27, 1,319.46 and 359.70 is: 539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.27 : 1,319.46 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.27/1,319.46 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.27x = 1,319.46 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.27x = 474,603.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,603.16/879.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.77

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