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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.33, 1,311.38 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.33, 1,311.38 and 258.02 is: 386.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.33 : 1,311.38 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.33/1,311.38 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.33x = 1,311.38 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.33x = 338,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,360.31/874.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.99

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