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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.71, 1,311.68 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.71, 1,311.68 and 258.19 is: 387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.71 : 1,311.68 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.71/1,311.68 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.71x = 1,311.68 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.71x = 338,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,660.03/874.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.17

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