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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.37, 1,308.56 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.37, 1,308.56 and 295.25 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.37 : 1,308.56 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.37/1,308.56 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.37x = 1,308.56 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.37x = 386,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,344.32/872.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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