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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.46, 1,310.85 and 354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.46, 1,310.85 and 354.34 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.46 : 1,310.85 = 354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.46/1,310.85 = 354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.46x = 1,310.85 × 354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.46x = 464,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,488.23/874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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