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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.42, 1,311.39 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.42, 1,311.39 and 258.06 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.42 : 1,311.39 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.42/1,311.39 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.42x = 1,311.39 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.42x = 338,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,418.53/874.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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