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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.44, 1,310.35 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.44, 1,310.35 and 288.50 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.44 : 1,310.35 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.44/1,310.35 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.44x = 1,310.35 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.44x = 378,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,035.98/873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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