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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.63, 1,308.43 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.63, 1,308.43 and 385.14 is: 577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.63 : 1,308.43 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.63/1,308.43 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.63x = 1,308.43 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.63x = 503,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,928.73/872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.48

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