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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.49, 1,308.36 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.49, 1,308.36 and 345.33 is: 517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.49 : 1,308.36 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.49/1,308.36 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.49x = 1,308.36 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.49x = 451,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,815.96/872.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.85

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