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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.64, 1,306.02 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.64, 1,306.02 and 254.36 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.64 : 1,306.02 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.64/1,306.02 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.64x = 1,306.02 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.64x = 332,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,199.25/870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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