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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.01, 1,305.43 and 383.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.01, 1,305.43 and 383.00 is: 574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.01 : 1,305.43 = 383.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.01/1,305.43 = 383.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.01x = 1,305.43 × 383.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.01x = 499,972.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,972.21/870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.68

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