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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.37, 1,309.45 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.37, 1,309.45 and 385.75 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.37 : 1,309.45 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.37/1,309.45 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.37x = 1,309.45 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.37x = 505,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,120.34/873.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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