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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,310.98 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,310.98 and 257.68 is: 386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,310.98 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,310.98 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,310.98 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 337,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,813.33/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.46

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