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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.23, 1,312.95 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.23, 1,312.95 and 258.97 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.23 : 1,312.95 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.23/1,312.95 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.23x = 1,312.95 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.23x = 340,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,014.66/875.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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