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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.24, 1,309.86 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.24, 1,309.86 and 296.52 is: 444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.24 : 1,309.86 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.24/1,309.86 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.24x = 1,309.86 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.24x = 388,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,399.69/873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.78

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