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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.27, 1,310.13 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.27, 1,310.13 and 256.98 is: 385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.27 : 1,310.13 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.27/1,310.13 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.27x = 1,310.13 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.27x = 336,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,677.21/873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.54

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