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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.53, 1,309.00 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.53, 1,309.00 and 256.24 is: 384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.53 : 1,309.00 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.53/1,309.00 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.53x = 1,309.00 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.53x = 335,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,416.88/872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.42

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