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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.21, 1,312.51 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.21, 1,312.51 and 258.75 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.21 : 1,312.51 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.21/1,312.51 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.21x = 1,312.51 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.21x = 339,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,611.96/875.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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