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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.32, 1,309.92 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.32, 1,309.92 and 288.26 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.32 : 1,309.92 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.32/1,309.92 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.32x = 1,309.92 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.32x = 377,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,596.44/873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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