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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.53, 1,314.32 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.53, 1,314.32 and 260.15 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.53 : 1,314.32 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.53/1,314.32 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.53x = 1,314.32 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.53x = 341,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,912.48/876.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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