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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.37, 1,312.23 and 388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.37, 1,312.23 and 388.15 is: 581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.37 : 1,312.23 = 388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.37/1,312.23 = 388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.37x = 1,312.23 × 388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.37x = 509,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,342.07/875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.86

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