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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.91, 1,310.75 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.91, 1,310.75 and 354.20 is: 531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.91 : 1,310.75 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.91/1,310.75 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.91x = 1,310.75 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.91x = 464,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,260.65/873.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.24

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