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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.05, 1,309.25 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.05, 1,309.25 and 352.91 is: 529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.05 : 1,309.25 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.05/1,309.25 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.05x = 1,309.25 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.05x = 462,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,051.57/873.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.24

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