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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.30, 1,308.53 and 256.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.30, 1,308.53 and 256.00 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.30 : 1,308.53 = 256.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.30/1,308.53 = 256.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.30x = 1,308.53 × 256.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.30x = 334,981.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,981.05/872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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