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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.96, 1,309.52 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.96, 1,309.52 and 360 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.96 : 1,309.52 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.96/1,309.52 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.96x = 1,309.52 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.96x = 471,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,427.20/872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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