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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.11, 1,311.15 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.11, 1,311.15 and 354.09 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.11 : 1,311.15 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.11/1,311.15 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.11x = 1,311.15 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.11x = 464,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,265.10/874.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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