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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.34, 1,308.56 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.34, 1,308.56 and 385.40 is: 578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.34 : 1,308.56 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.34/1,308.56 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.34x = 1,308.56 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.34x = 504,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,319.02/872.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.12

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