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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.32, 1,311.54 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.32, 1,311.54 and 258.03 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.32 : 1,311.54 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.32/1,311.54 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.32x = 1,311.54 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.32x = 338,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,416.67/874.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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