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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.71, 1,310.22 and 353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.71, 1,310.22 and 353.62 is: 530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.71 : 1,310.22 = 353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.71/1,310.22 = 353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.71x = 1,310.22 × 353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.71x = 463,320.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,320.00/873.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.29

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