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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.58, 1,309.73 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.58, 1,309.73 and 288.39 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.58 : 1,309.73 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.58/1,309.73 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.58x = 1,309.73 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.58x = 377,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,713.03/873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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