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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.42, 1,310.10 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.42, 1,310.10 and 257.10 is: 385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.42 : 1,310.10 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.42/1,310.10 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.42x = 1,310.10 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.42x = 336,826.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,826.71/873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.64

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