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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.11, 1,311.26 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.11, 1,311.26 and 257.82 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.11 : 1,311.26 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.11/1,311.26 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.11x = 1,311.26 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.11x = 338,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,069.05/874.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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