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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.46, 1,311.70 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.46, 1,311.70 and 258.17 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.46 : 1,311.70 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.46/1,311.70 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.46x = 1,311.70 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.46x = 338,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,640.30/874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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