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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.30, 1,308.42 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.30, 1,308.42 and 385.22 is: 577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.30 : 1,308.42 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.30/1,308.42 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.30x = 1,308.42 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.30x = 504,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,029.55/872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.82

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