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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.57, 1,313.33 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.57, 1,313.33 and 355.56 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.57 : 1,313.33 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.57/1,313.33 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.57x = 1,313.33 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.57x = 466,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,964.04/875.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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