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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,312.10 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,312.10 and 258.27 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,312.10 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,312.10 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,312.10 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 338,876.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,876.07/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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