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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,309.54 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,309.54 and 353.02 is: 529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,309.54 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,309.54 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,309.54 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 462,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,297.60/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.53

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