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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.49, 1,311.55 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.49, 1,311.55 and 258.09 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.49 : 1,311.55 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.49/1,311.55 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.49x = 1,311.55 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.49x = 338,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,496.65/874.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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