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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.10, 1,308.14 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.10, 1,308.14 and 255.80 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.10 : 1,308.14 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.10/1,308.14 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.10x = 1,308.14 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.10x = 334,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,614.39/872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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