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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.17, 1,310.06 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.17, 1,310.06 and 353 is: 529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.17 : 1,310.06 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.17/1,310.06 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.17x = 1,310.06 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.17x = 462,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,451.18/873.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.62

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