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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.99, 1,310.69 and 257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.99, 1,310.69 and 257.54 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.99 : 1,310.69 = 257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.99/1,310.69 = 257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.99x = 1,310.69 × 257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.99x = 337,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,547.26/873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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