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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.05, 1,311.08 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.05, 1,311.08 and 354.06 is: 531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.05 : 1,311.08 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.05/1,311.08 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.05x = 1,311.08 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.05x = 464,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,201.26/874.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.09

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