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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.02, 1,311.78 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.02, 1,311.78 and 355 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.02 : 1,311.78 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.02/1,311.78 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.02x = 1,311.78 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.02x = 465,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,681.90/875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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