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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.10, 1,308.60 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.10, 1,308.60 and 385.20 is: 578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.10 : 1,308.60 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.10/1,308.60 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.10x = 1,308.60 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.10x = 504,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,072.72/872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.00

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