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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.08, 1,304.96 and 349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.08, 1,304.96 and 349.69 is: 524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.08 : 1,304.96 = 349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.08/1,304.96 = 349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.08x = 1,304.96 × 349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.08x = 456,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,331.46/870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.47

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