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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.32, 1,313.36 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.32, 1,313.36 and 355.70 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.32 : 1,313.36 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.32/1,313.36 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.32x = 1,313.36 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.32x = 467,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,162.15/875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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