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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.55, 1,305.65 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.55, 1,305.65 and 254.10 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.55 : 1,305.65 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.55/1,305.65 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.55x = 1,305.65 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.55x = 331,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,771.20/870.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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