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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.73, 1,305.90 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.73, 1,305.90 and 350.75 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.73 : 1,305.90 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.73/1,305.90 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.73x = 1,305.90 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.73x = 458,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,044.43/870.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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