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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.56, 1,312.04 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.56, 1,312.04 and 258.28 is: 387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.56 : 1,312.04 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.56/1,312.04 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.56x = 1,312.04 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.56x = 338,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,873.69/874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.48

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