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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.36, 1,310.22 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.36, 1,310.22 and 296.28 is: 444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.36 : 1,310.22 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.36/1,310.22 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.36x = 1,310.22 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.36x = 388,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,191.98/873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.48

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