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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.38, 1,310.10 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.38, 1,310.10 and 325.26 is: 487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.38 : 1,310.10 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.38/1,310.10 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.38x = 1,310.10 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.38x = 426,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,123.13/873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.90

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