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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.32, 1,306.95 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.32, 1,306.95 and 255.04 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.32 : 1,306.95 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.32/1,306.95 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.32x = 1,306.95 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.32x = 333,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,320.30/871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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