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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.04, 1,307.55 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.04, 1,307.55 and 352.02 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.04 : 1,307.55 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.04/1,307.55 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.04x = 1,307.55 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.04x = 460,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,283.75/872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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