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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.23, 1,310.36 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.23, 1,310.36 and 353.12 is: 529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.23 : 1,310.36 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.23/1,310.36 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.23x = 1,310.36 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.23x = 462,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,706.01/873.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.88

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