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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.68, 1,306.03 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.68, 1,306.03 and 254.39 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.68 : 1,306.03 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.68/1,306.03 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.68x = 1,306.03 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.68x = 332,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,240.97/870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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