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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.23, 1,310.04 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.23, 1,310.04 and 256.97 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.23 : 1,310.04 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.23/1,310.04 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.23x = 1,310.04 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.23x = 336,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,640.98/873.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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