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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.51, 1,306.28 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.51, 1,306.28 and 350.56 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.51 : 1,306.28 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.51/1,306.28 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.51x = 1,306.28 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.51x = 457,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,927.13/870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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