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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.41, 1,311.84 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.41, 1,311.84 and 258.18 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.41 : 1,311.84 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.41/1,311.84 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.41x = 1,311.84 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.41x = 338,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,690.85/874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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