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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.42, 1,311.93 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.42, 1,311.93 and 354.24 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.42 : 1,311.93 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.42/1,311.93 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.42x = 1,311.93 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.42x = 464,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,738.08/874.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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