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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.10, 1,305.38 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.10, 1,305.38 and 253.87 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.10 : 1,305.38 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.10/1,305.38 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.10x = 1,305.38 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.10x = 331,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,394.19/870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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