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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.65, 1,310.70 and 257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.65, 1,310.70 and 257.33 is: 386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.65 : 1,310.70 = 257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.65/1,310.70 = 257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.65x = 1,310.70 × 257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.65x = 337,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,286.67/873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.07

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