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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.91, 1,312.49 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.91, 1,312.49 and 258.66 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.91 : 1,312.49 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.91/1,312.49 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.91x = 1,312.49 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.91x = 339,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,488.66/874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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