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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.71, 1,314.32 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.71, 1,314.32 and 356 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.71 : 1,314.32 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.71/1,314.32 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.71x = 1,314.32 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.71x = 467,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,897.92/875.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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