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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.42, 1,305.39 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.42, 1,305.39 and 245.68 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.42 : 1,305.39 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.42/1,305.39 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.42x = 1,305.39 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.42x = 320,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,705.87/870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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