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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.88, 1,307.04 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.88, 1,307.04 and 358.24 is: 537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.88 : 1,307.04 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.88/1,307.04 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.88x = 1,307.04 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.88x = 468,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,234.01/870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.66

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