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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.13, 1,309.71 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.13, 1,309.71 and 346.01 is: 519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.13 : 1,309.71 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.13/1,309.71 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.13x = 1,309.71 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.13x = 453,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,172.76/873.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.02

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