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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.29, 1,311.43 and 258.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.29, 1,311.43 and 258.00 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.29 : 1,311.43 = 258.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.29/1,311.43 = 258.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.29x = 1,311.43 × 258.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.29x = 338,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,346.32/874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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