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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.69, 1,305.70 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.69, 1,305.70 and 350.51 is: 525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.69 : 1,305.70 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.69/1,305.70 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.69x = 1,305.70 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.69x = 457,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,663.46/870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.63

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