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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.55, 1,312.98 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.55, 1,312.98 and 355.47 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.55 : 1,312.98 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.55/1,312.98 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.55x = 1,312.98 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.55x = 466,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,725.00/875.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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