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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.17, 1,311.26 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.17, 1,311.26 and 297 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.17 : 1,311.26 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.17/1,311.26 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.17x = 1,311.26 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.17x = 389,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,442.74/874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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