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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874, 1,311.06 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874, 1,311.06 and 380.44 is: 570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874 : 1,311.06 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874/1,311.06 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874x = 1,311.06 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874x = 498,779.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,779.67/874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.69

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