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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.47, 1,311.59 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.47, 1,311.59 and 258.24 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.47 : 1,311.59 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.47/1,311.59 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.47x = 1,311.59 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.47x = 338,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,710.57/874.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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