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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.01, 1,311.27 and 257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.01, 1,311.27 and 257.77 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.01 : 1,311.27 = 257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.01/1,311.27 = 257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.01x = 1,311.27 × 257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.01x = 338,006.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,006.07/874.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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