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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.37, 1,305.98 and 383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.37, 1,305.98 and 383.36 is: 575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.37 : 1,305.98 = 383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.37/1,305.98 = 383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.37x = 1,305.98 × 383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.37x = 500,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,660.49/870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.23

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