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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.53, 1,313.32 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.53, 1,313.32 and 355.46 is: 533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.53 : 1,313.32 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.53/1,313.32 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.53x = 1,313.32 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.53x = 466,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,832.73/875.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.20

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