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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.33, 1,309.66 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.33, 1,309.66 and 325.50 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.33 : 1,309.66 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.33/1,309.66 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.33x = 1,309.66 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.33x = 426,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,294.33/873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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