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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.49, 1,305.84 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.49, 1,305.84 and 350.68 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.49 : 1,305.84 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.49/1,305.84 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.49x = 1,305.84 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.49x = 457,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,931.97/870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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