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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.86, 1,312.30 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.86, 1,312.30 and 361.58 is: 542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.86 : 1,312.30 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.86/1,312.30 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.86x = 1,312.30 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.86x = 474,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,501.43/874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.37

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