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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.53, 1,306.31 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.53, 1,306.31 and 350.78 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.53 : 1,306.31 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.53/1,306.31 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.53x = 1,306.31 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.53x = 458,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,227.42/870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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