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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.12, 1,304.73 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.12, 1,304.73 and 350.01 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.12 : 1,304.73 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.12/1,304.73 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.12x = 1,304.73 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.12x = 456,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,668.55/870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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