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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.41, 1,308.69 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.41, 1,308.69 and 256.10 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.41 : 1,308.69 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.41/1,308.69 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.41x = 1,308.69 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.41x = 335,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,155.51/872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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