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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.49, 1,305.85 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.49, 1,305.85 and 254.11 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.49 : 1,305.85 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.49/1,305.85 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.49x = 1,305.85 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.49x = 331,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,829.54/870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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