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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.81, 1,318.82 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.81, 1,318.82 and 359.52 is: 538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.81 : 1,318.82 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.81/1,318.82 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.81x = 1,318.82 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.81x = 474,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,140.37/879.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.91

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