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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.63, 1,308.67 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.63, 1,308.67 and 256.22 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.63 : 1,308.67 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.63/1,308.67 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.63x = 1,308.67 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.63x = 335,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,300.24/872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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