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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.53, 1,309.98 and 257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.53, 1,309.98 and 257.07 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.53 : 1,309.98 = 257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.53/1,309.98 = 257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.53x = 1,309.98 × 257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.53x = 336,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,756.56/873.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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