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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.00, 1,305.20 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.00, 1,305.20 and 253.71 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.00 : 1,305.20 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.00/1,305.20 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.00x = 1,305.20 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.00x = 331,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,135.77/870.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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