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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.03, 1,305.03 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.03, 1,305.03 and 350.16 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.03 : 1,305.03 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.03/1,305.03 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.03x = 1,305.03 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.03x = 456,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,969.30/870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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