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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,311.24 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,311.24 and 249.48 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.26 : 1,311.24 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.26/1,311.24 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.26x = 1,311.24 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.26x = 327,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,128.16/874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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