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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.99, 1,308.23 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.99, 1,308.23 and 352.35 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.99 : 1,308.23 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.99/1,308.23 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.99x = 1,308.23 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.99x = 460,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,953.41/871.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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