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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.40, 1,304.76 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.40, 1,304.76 and 383.32 is: 574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.40 : 1,304.76 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.40/1,304.76 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.40x = 1,304.76 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.40x = 500,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,140.60/870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.61

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