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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.39, 1,305.59 and 343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.39, 1,305.59 and 343.35 is: 515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.39 : 1,305.59 = 343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.39/1,305.59 = 343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.39x = 1,305.59 × 343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.39x = 448,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,274.33/870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.03

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