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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.10, 1,307.66 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.10, 1,307.66 and 352.35 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.10 : 1,307.66 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.10/1,307.66 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.10x = 1,307.66 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.10x = 460,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,754.00/872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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