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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.40, 1,307.76 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.40, 1,307.76 and 352.56 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.40 : 1,307.76 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.40/1,307.76 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.40x = 1,307.76 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.40x = 461,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,063.87/872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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