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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.34, 1,308.31 and 352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.34, 1,308.31 and 352.21 is: 528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.34 : 1,308.31 = 352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.34/1,308.31 = 352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.34x = 1,308.31 × 352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.34x = 460,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,799.87/872.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.23

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