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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.16, 1,305.32 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.16, 1,305.32 and 350.14 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.16 : 1,305.32 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.16/1,305.32 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.16x = 1,305.32 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.16x = 457,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,044.74/870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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