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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.75, 1,310.67 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.75, 1,310.67 and 257.52 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.75 : 1,310.67 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.75/1,310.67 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.75x = 1,310.67 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.75x = 337,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,523.74/873.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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