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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.17, 1,304.99 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.17, 1,304.99 and 253.92 is: 380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.17 : 1,304.99 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.17/1,304.99 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.17x = 1,304.99 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.17x = 331,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,363.06/870.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.80

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