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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.49, 1,307.18 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.49, 1,307.18 and 255.18 is: 382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.49 : 1,307.18 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.49/1,307.18 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.49x = 1,307.18 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.49x = 333,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,566.83/871.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.75

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