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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872, 1,307.76 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872, 1,307.76 and 324.40 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872 : 1,307.76 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872/1,307.76 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872x = 1,307.76 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872x = 424,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,237.34/872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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