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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.54, 1,312.38 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.54, 1,312.38 and 355.47 is: 532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.54 : 1,312.38 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.54/1,312.38 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.54x = 1,312.38 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.54x = 466,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,511.72/875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.83

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