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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.52, 1,309.72 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.52, 1,309.72 and 296.28 is: 444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.52 : 1,309.72 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.52/1,309.72 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.52x = 1,309.72 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.52x = 388,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,043.84/873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.23

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