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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.71, 1,310.30 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.71, 1,310.30 and 257.22 is: 385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.71 : 1,310.30 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.71/1,310.30 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.71x = 1,310.30 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.71x = 337,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,034.08/873.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.75

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