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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.54, 1,308.98 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.54, 1,308.98 and 256.25 is: 384.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.54 : 1,308.98 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.54/1,308.98 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.54x = 1,308.98 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.54x = 335,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,428.60/872.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.43

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