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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.44, 1,305.84 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.44, 1,305.84 and 350.60 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.44 : 1,305.84 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.44/1,305.84 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.44x = 1,305.84 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.44x = 457,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,827.50/870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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