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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.10, 1,311.15 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.10, 1,311.15 and 257.73 is: 386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.10 : 1,311.15 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.10/1,311.15 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.10x = 1,311.15 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.10x = 337,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,922.69/874.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.60

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