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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.21, 1,312.89 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.21, 1,312.89 and 354.97 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.21 : 1,312.89 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.21/1,312.89 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.21x = 1,312.89 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.21x = 466,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,028.22/875.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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