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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.61, 1,307.59 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.61, 1,307.59 and 255.33 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.61 : 1,307.59 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.61/1,307.59 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.61x = 1,307.59 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.61x = 333,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,866.32/871.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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