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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.30, 1,305.16 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.30, 1,305.16 and 253.86 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.30 : 1,305.16 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.30/1,305.16 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.30x = 1,305.16 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.30x = 331,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,327.92/870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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