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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.41, 1,310.36 and 353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.41, 1,310.36 and 353.14 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.41 : 1,310.36 = 353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.41/1,310.36 = 353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.41x = 1,310.36 × 353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.41x = 462,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,738.14/873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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