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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,304.81 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,304.81 and 253.55 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,304.81 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,304.81 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,304.81 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 330,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,826.78/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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