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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.63, 1,308.01 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.63, 1,308.01 and 378.52 is: 568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.63 : 1,308.01 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.63/1,308.01 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.63x = 1,308.01 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.63x = 495,107.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,107.95/871.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.03

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