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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.96, 1,310.80 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.96, 1,310.80 and 257.52 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.96 : 1,310.80 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.96/1,310.80 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.96x = 1,310.80 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.96x = 337,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,557.22/873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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