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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.83, 1,312.68 and 355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.83, 1,312.68 and 355.21 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.83 : 1,312.68 = 355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.83/1,312.68 = 355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.83x = 1,312.68 × 355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.83x = 466,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,277.06/874.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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