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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.02, 1,311.54 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.02, 1,311.54 and 353.94 is: 531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.02 : 1,311.54 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.02/1,311.54 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.02x = 1,311.54 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.02x = 464,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,206.47/874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.12

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