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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.21, 1,308.50 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.21, 1,308.50 and 295.09 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.21 : 1,308.50 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.21/1,308.50 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.21x = 1,308.50 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.21x = 386,125.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,125.27/872.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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