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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.10, 1,306.51 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.10, 1,306.51 and 254.66 is: 381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.10 : 1,306.51 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.10/1,306.51 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.10x = 1,306.51 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.10x = 332,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,708.67/871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.94

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