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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.04, 1,309.95 and 353.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.04, 1,309.95 and 353.41 is: 530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.04 : 1,309.95 = 353.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.04/1,309.95 = 353.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.04x = 1,309.95 × 353.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.04x = 462,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,952.53/873.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.28

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