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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.36, 1,304.67 and 350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.36, 1,304.67 and 350.27 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.36 : 1,304.67 = 350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.36/1,304.67 = 350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.36x = 1,304.67 × 350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.36x = 456,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,978.92/870.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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