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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874, 1,311.16 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874, 1,311.16 and 361.04 is: 541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874 : 1,311.16 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874/1,311.16 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874x = 1,311.16 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874x = 473,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,381.21/874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.63

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