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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.50, 1,305.94 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.50, 1,305.94 and 357.50 is: 536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.50 : 1,305.94 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.50/1,305.94 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.50x = 1,305.94 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.50x = 466,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,873.55/870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.33

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