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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.03, 1,308.29 and 352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.03, 1,308.29 and 352.33 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.03 : 1,308.29 = 352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.03/1,308.29 = 352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.03x = 1,308.29 × 352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.03x = 460,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,944.78/872.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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