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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.15, 1,308.15 and 385.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.15, 1,308.15 and 385.07 is: 577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.15 : 1,308.15 = 385.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.15/1,308.15 = 385.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.15x = 1,308.15 × 385.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.15x = 503,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,722.78/872.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.57

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