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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.18, 1,313.40 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.18, 1,313.40 and 355.98 is: 533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.18 : 1,313.40 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.18/1,313.40 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.18x = 1,313.40 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.18x = 467,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,544.13/876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.62

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