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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.39, 1,310.09 and 296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.39, 1,310.09 and 296.25 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.39 : 1,310.09 = 296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.39/1,310.09 = 296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.39x = 1,310.09 × 296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.39x = 388,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,112.68/873.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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