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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.17, 1,312.73 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.17, 1,312.73 and 355.16 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.17 : 1,312.73 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.17/1,312.73 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.17x = 1,312.73 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.17x = 466,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,224.64/875.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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