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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.43, 1,309.17 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.43, 1,309.17 and 352.36 is: 528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.43 : 1,309.17 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.43/1,309.17 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.43x = 1,309.17 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.43x = 461,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,297.38/872.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.75

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