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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.84, 1,306.08 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.84, 1,306.08 and 350.88 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.84 : 1,306.08 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.84/1,306.08 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.84x = 1,306.08 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.84x = 458,277.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,277.35/870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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