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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.42, 1,311.22 and 354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.42, 1,311.22 and 354.01 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.42 : 1,311.22 = 354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.42/1,311.22 = 354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.42x = 1,311.22 × 354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.42x = 464,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,184.99/874.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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