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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.08, 1,312.54 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.08, 1,312.54 and 267.08 is: 400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.08 : 1,312.54 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.08/1,312.54 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.08x = 1,312.54 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.08x = 350,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,553.18/875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.60

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