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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.50, 1,311.90 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.50, 1,311.90 and 380.88 is: 571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.50 : 1,311.90 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.50/1,311.90 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.50x = 1,311.90 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.50x = 499,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,676.47/874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.39

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