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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,305.73 and 293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,305.73 and 293.77 is: 440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,305.73 = 293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,305.73 = 293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,305.73 × 293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 383,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,584.30/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.38

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