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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.34, 1,305.30 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.34, 1,305.30 and 350.18 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.34 : 1,305.30 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.34/1,305.30 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.34x = 1,305.30 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.34x = 457,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,089.95/870.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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