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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.69, 1,311.83 and 258.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.69, 1,311.83 and 258.23 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.69 : 1,311.83 = 258.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.69/1,311.83 = 258.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.69x = 1,311.83 × 258.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.69x = 338,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,746.01/874.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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