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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.11, 1,308.34 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.11, 1,308.34 and 255.83 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.11 : 1,308.34 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.11/1,308.34 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.11x = 1,308.34 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.11x = 334,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,712.62/872.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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