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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.68, 1,312.23 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.68, 1,312.23 and 258.38 is: 387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.68 : 1,312.23 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.68/1,312.23 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.68x = 1,312.23 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.68x = 339,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,052.35/874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.63

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