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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.21, 1,306.51 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.21, 1,306.51 and 254.75 is: 382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.21 : 1,306.51 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.21/1,306.51 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.21x = 1,306.51 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.21x = 332,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,833.42/871.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.04

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