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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.83, 1,319.73 and 360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.83, 1,319.73 and 360.07 is: 540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.83 : 1,319.73 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.83/1,319.73 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.83x = 1,319.73 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.83x = 475,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,193.23/879.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.10

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