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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.07, 1,304.19 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.07, 1,304.19 and 350.44 is: 525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.07 : 1,304.19 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.07/1,304.19 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.07x = 1,304.19 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.07x = 457,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,040.34/870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.29

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