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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.52, 1,308.30 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.52, 1,308.30 and 385.44 is: 577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.52 : 1,308.30 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.52/1,308.30 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.52x = 1,308.30 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.52x = 504,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,271.15/872.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.95

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