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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.33, 1,305.55 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.33, 1,305.55 and 350.33 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.33 : 1,305.55 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.33/1,305.55 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.33x = 1,305.55 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.33x = 457,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,366.80/870.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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