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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.33, 1,313.00 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.33, 1,313.00 and 355.17 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.33 : 1,313.00 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.33/1,313.00 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.33x = 1,313.00 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.33x = 466,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,336.43/875.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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