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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.20, 1,311.12 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.20, 1,311.12 and 361.20 is: 541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.20 : 1,311.12 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.20/1,311.12 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.20x = 1,311.12 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.20x = 473,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,576.54/874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.73

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