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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.02, 1,306.08 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.02, 1,306.08 and 254.57 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.02 : 1,306.08 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.02/1,306.08 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.02x = 1,306.08 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.02x = 332,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,482.26/871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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