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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.77, 1,311.76 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.77, 1,311.76 and 258.26 is: 387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.77 : 1,311.76 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.77/1,311.76 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.77x = 1,311.76 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.77x = 338,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,775.14/874.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.27

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