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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.62, 1,308.44 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.62, 1,308.44 and 352.34 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.62 : 1,308.44 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.62/1,308.44 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.62x = 1,308.44 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.62x = 461,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,015.75/872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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