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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.72, 1,308.74 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.72, 1,308.74 and 352.58 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.72 : 1,308.74 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.72/1,308.74 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.72x = 1,308.74 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.72x = 461,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,435.55/872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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