Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873, 1,310.01 and 386.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 873, 1,310.01 and 386.10 is: 579.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
873 : 1,310.01 = 386.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
873/1,310.01 = 386.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
873x = 1,310.01 × 386.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
873x = 505,794.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,794.86/873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579.38
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