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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.66, 1,310.61 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.66, 1,310.61 and 257.41 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.66 : 1,310.61 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.66/1,310.61 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.66x = 1,310.61 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.66x = 337,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,364.12/873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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