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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.38, 1,306.86 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.38, 1,306.86 and 254.95 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.38 : 1,306.86 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.38/1,306.86 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.38x = 1,306.86 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.38x = 333,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,183.96/871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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