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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.26, 1,306.66 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.26, 1,306.66 and 255.03 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.26 : 1,306.66 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.26/1,306.66 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.26x = 1,306.66 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.26x = 333,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,237.50/871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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