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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.77, 1,306.24 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.77, 1,306.24 and 254.31 is: 381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.77 : 1,306.24 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.77/1,306.24 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.77x = 1,306.24 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.77x = 332,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,189.89/870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.49

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