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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.60, 1,312.12 and 258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.60, 1,312.12 and 258.34 is: 387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.60 : 1,312.12 = 258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.60/1,312.12 = 258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.60x = 1,312.12 × 258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.60x = 338,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,973.08/874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.57

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