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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.01, 1,306.71 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.01, 1,306.71 and 254.77 is: 382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.01 : 1,306.71 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.01/1,306.71 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.01x = 1,306.71 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.01x = 332,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,910.51/871.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.21

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