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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.04, 1,311.37 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.04, 1,311.37 and 353.88 is: 530.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.04 : 1,311.37 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.04/1,311.37 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.04x = 1,311.37 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.04x = 464,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,066.73/874.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.94

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