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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.23, 1,305.31 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.23, 1,305.31 and 350.08 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.23 : 1,305.31 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.23/1,305.31 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.23x = 1,305.31 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.23x = 456,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,962.92/870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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