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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.35, 1,313.08 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.35, 1,313.08 and 355.28 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.35 : 1,313.08 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.35/1,313.08 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.35x = 1,313.08 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.35x = 466,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,502.72/875.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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