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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.36, 1,305.72 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.36, 1,305.72 and 293.28 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.36 : 1,305.72 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.36/1,305.72 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.36x = 1,305.72 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.36x = 382,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,941.56/870.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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