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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.98, 1,308.71 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.98, 1,308.71 and 353.36 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.98 : 1,308.71 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.98/1,308.71 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.98x = 1,308.71 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.98x = 462,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,449.92/872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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