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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.72, 1,312.32 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.72, 1,312.32 and 388.16 is: 582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.72 : 1,312.32 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.72/1,312.32 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.72x = 1,312.32 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.72x = 509,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,390.13/874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.35

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