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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.34, 1,311.40 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.34, 1,311.40 and 258.05 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.34 : 1,311.40 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.34/1,311.40 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.34x = 1,311.40 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.34x = 338,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,406.77/874.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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