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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.66, 1,311.84 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.66, 1,311.84 and 258.22 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.66 : 1,311.84 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.66/1,311.84 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.66x = 1,311.84 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.66x = 338,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,735.47/874.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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