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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.68, 1,312.72 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.68, 1,312.72 and 355.60 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.68 : 1,312.72 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.68/1,312.72 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.68x = 1,312.72 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.68x = 466,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,803.23/875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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