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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.11, 1,308.22 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.11, 1,308.22 and 385.16 is: 577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.11 : 1,308.22 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.11/1,308.22 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.11x = 1,308.22 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.11x = 503,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,876.32/872.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.77

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