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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.24, 1,313.11 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.24, 1,313.11 and 258.96 is: 388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.24 : 1,313.11 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.24/1,313.11 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.24x = 1,313.11 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.24x = 340,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,040.33/875.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.51

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