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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.02, 1,308.26 and 255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.02, 1,308.26 and 255.77 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.02 : 1,308.26 = 255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.02/1,308.26 = 255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.02x = 1,308.26 × 255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.02x = 334,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,613.66/872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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