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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.04, 1,308.38 and 358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.04, 1,308.38 and 358.76 is: 538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.04 : 1,308.38 = 358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.04/1,308.38 = 358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.04x = 1,308.38 × 358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.04x = 469,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,394.41/872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.27

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