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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.24, 1,312.46 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.24, 1,312.46 and 258.73 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.24 : 1,312.46 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.24/1,312.46 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.24x = 1,312.46 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.24x = 339,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,573.42/875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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