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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.95, 1,310.88 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.95, 1,310.88 and 257.63 is: 386.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.95 : 1,310.88 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.95/1,310.88 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.95x = 1,310.88 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.95x = 337,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,726.95/873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.44

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