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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.28, 1,305.62 and 253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.28, 1,305.62 and 253.99 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.28 : 1,305.62 = 253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.28/1,305.62 = 253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.28x = 1,305.62 × 253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.28x = 331,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,615.74/870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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