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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,306.22 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,306.22 and 350.52 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,306.22 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,306.22 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,306.22 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 457,856.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,856.23/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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