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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.30, 1,309.92 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.30, 1,309.92 and 386.34 is: 579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.30 : 1,309.92 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.30/1,309.92 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.30x = 1,309.92 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.30x = 506,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,074.49/873.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.50

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