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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.00, 1,312.40 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.00, 1,312.40 and 354.48 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.00 : 1,312.40 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.00/1,312.40 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.00x = 1,312.40 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.00x = 465,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,215.52/875.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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