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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.12, 1,309.36 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.12, 1,309.36 and 360.16 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.12 : 1,309.36 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.12/1,309.36 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.12x = 1,309.36 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.12x = 471,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,579.10/873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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