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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.22, 1,305.18 and 350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.22, 1,305.18 and 350.09 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.22 : 1,305.18 = 350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.22/1,305.18 = 350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.22x = 1,305.18 × 350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.22x = 456,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,923.94/870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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