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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,305.18 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,305.18 and 253.82 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,305.18 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,305.18 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,305.18 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 331,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,274.26/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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