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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.51, 1,310.69 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.51, 1,310.69 and 385.98 is: 579.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.51 : 1,310.69 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.51/1,310.69 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.51x = 1,310.69 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.51x = 505,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,900.13/873.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.16

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