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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.58, 1,310.10 and 288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.58, 1,310.10 and 288.47 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.58 : 1,310.10 = 288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.58/1,310.10 = 288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.58x = 1,310.10 × 288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.58x = 377,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,924.55/873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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