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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.68, 1,307.56 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.68, 1,307.56 and 255.38 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.68 : 1,307.56 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.68/1,307.56 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.68x = 1,307.56 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.68x = 333,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,924.67/871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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