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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.36, 1,312.58 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.36, 1,312.58 and 388.20 is: 582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.36 : 1,312.58 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.36/1,312.58 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.36x = 1,312.58 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.36x = 509,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,543.56/875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.10

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