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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.55, 1,307.54 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.55, 1,307.54 and 255.28 is: 382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.55 : 1,307.54 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.55/1,307.54 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.55x = 1,307.54 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.55x = 333,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,788.81/871.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.98

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