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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.08, 1,309.60 and 288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.08, 1,309.60 and 288.35 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.08 : 1,309.60 = 288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.08/1,309.60 = 288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.08x = 1,309.60 × 288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.08x = 377,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,623.16/873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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