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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.34, 1,310.21 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.34, 1,310.21 and 257.05 is: 385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.34 : 1,310.21 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.34/1,310.21 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.34x = 1,310.21 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.34x = 336,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,781.64/873.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.63

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