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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.09, 1,311.13 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.09, 1,311.13 and 257.75 is: 386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.09 : 1,311.13 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.09/1,311.13 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.09x = 1,311.13 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.09x = 337,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,939.00/874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.62

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