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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.25, 1,311.38 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.25, 1,311.38 and 266.25 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.25 : 1,311.38 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.25/1,311.38 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.25x = 1,311.38 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.25x = 349,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,153.59/874.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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