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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.10, 1,310.81 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.10, 1,310.81 and 353.96 is: 530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.10 : 1,310.81 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.10/1,310.81 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.10x = 1,310.81 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.10x = 463,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,975.81/874.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.81

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