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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.08, 1,308.84 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.08, 1,308.84 and 379.52 is: 568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.08 : 1,308.84 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.08/1,308.84 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.08x = 1,308.84 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.08x = 496,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,730.96/873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.94

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