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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.35, 1,309.99 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.35, 1,309.99 and 296.22 is: 444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.35 : 1,309.99 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.35/1,309.99 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.35x = 1,309.99 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.35x = 388,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,043.76/873.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.32

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