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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.96, 1,311.02 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.96, 1,311.02 and 361 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.96 : 1,311.02 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.96/1,311.02 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.96x = 1,311.02 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.96x = 473,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,278.22/873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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