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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.27, 1,310.00 and 288.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.27, 1,310.00 and 288.05 is: 432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.27 : 1,310.00 = 288.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.27/1,310.00 = 288.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.27x = 1,310.00 × 288.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.27x = 377,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,337.51/873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.10

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