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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.24, 1,307.04 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.24, 1,307.04 and 254.96 is: 382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.24 : 1,307.04 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.24/1,307.04 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.24x = 1,307.04 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.24x = 333,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,242.92/871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.49

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