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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.74, 1,310.83 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.74, 1,310.83 and 257.43 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.74 : 1,310.83 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.74/1,310.83 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.74x = 1,310.83 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.74x = 337,446.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,446.97/873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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