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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.74, 1,305.92 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.74, 1,305.92 and 237.50 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.74 : 1,305.92 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.74/1,305.92 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.74x = 1,305.92 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.74x = 310,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,156/870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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