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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.71, 1,320.33 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.71, 1,320.33 and 359.99 is: 540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.71 : 1,320.33 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.71/1,320.33 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.71x = 1,320.33 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.71x = 475,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,305.60/879.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.30

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