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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.43, 1,313.50 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.43, 1,313.50 and 355.82 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.43 : 1,313.50 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.43/1,313.50 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.43x = 1,313.50 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.43x = 467,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,369.57/876.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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