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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.03, 1,304.82 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.03, 1,304.82 and 253.58 is: 380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.03 : 1,304.82 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.03/1,304.82 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.03x = 1,304.82 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.03x = 330,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,869.73/870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.30

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