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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.96, 1,307.96 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.96, 1,307.96 and 385 is: 577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.96 : 1,307.96 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.96/1,307.96 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.96x = 1,307.96 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.96x = 503,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,564.60/871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.51

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