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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.19, 1,308.42 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.19, 1,308.42 and 295.02 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.19 : 1,308.42 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.19/1,308.42 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.19x = 1,308.42 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.19x = 386,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,010.07/872.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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