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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.19, 1,311.44 and 257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.19, 1,311.44 and 257.93 is: 386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.19 : 1,311.44 = 257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.19/1,311.44 = 257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.19x = 1,311.44 × 257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.19x = 338,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,265.62/874.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.95

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