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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.35, 1,305.09 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.35, 1,305.09 and 383.18 is: 574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.35 : 1,305.09 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.35/1,305.09 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.35x = 1,305.09 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.35x = 500,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,084.39/870.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.58

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