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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.31, 1,308.15 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.31, 1,308.15 and 255.85 is: 383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.31 : 1,308.15 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.31/1,308.15 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.31x = 1,308.15 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.31x = 334,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,690.18/872.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.68

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