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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.44, 1,305.68 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.44, 1,305.68 and 254.13 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.44 : 1,305.68 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.44/1,305.68 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.44x = 1,305.68 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.44x = 331,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,812.46/870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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