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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.58, 1,305.96 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.58, 1,305.96 and 293.50 is: 440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.58 : 1,305.96 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.58/1,305.96 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.58x = 1,305.96 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.58x = 383,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,299.26/870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.28

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