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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.88, 1,311.42 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.88, 1,311.42 and 360.88 is: 541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.88 : 1,311.42 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.88/1,311.42 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.88x = 1,311.42 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.88x = 473,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,265.25/873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.57

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