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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.15, 1,309.43 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.15, 1,309.43 and 256.70 is: 384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.15 : 1,309.43 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.15/1,309.43 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.15x = 1,309.43 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.15x = 336,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,122.85/873.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.95

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