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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.38, 1,313.31 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.38, 1,313.31 and 355.06 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.38 : 1,313.31 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.38/1,313.31 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.38x = 1,313.31 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.38x = 466,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,303.85/875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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