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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.48, 1,311.73 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.48, 1,311.73 and 258.20 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.48 : 1,311.73 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.48/1,311.73 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.48x = 1,311.73 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.48x = 338,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,682.93/874.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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