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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.46, 1,306.90 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.46, 1,306.90 and 255 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.46 : 1,306.90 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.46/1,306.90 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.46x = 1,306.90 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.46x = 333,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,259.50/871.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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