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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.55, 1,310.54 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.55, 1,310.54 and 257.28 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.55 : 1,310.54 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.55/1,310.54 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.55x = 1,310.54 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.55x = 337,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,175.73/873.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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