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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.48, 1,310.21 and 353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.48, 1,310.21 and 353.47 is: 530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.48 : 1,310.21 = 353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.48/1,310.21 = 353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.48x = 1,310.21 × 353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.48x = 463,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,118.16/873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.20

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