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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.21, 1,309.39 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.21, 1,309.39 and 353.07 is: 529.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.21 : 1,309.39 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.21/1,309.39 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.21x = 1,309.39 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.21x = 462,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,308.28/873.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.44

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