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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.16, 1,313.03 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.16, 1,313.03 and 355.27 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.16 : 1,313.03 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.16/1,313.03 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.16x = 1,313.03 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.16x = 466,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,480.17/875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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