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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.96, 1,306.96 and 350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.96, 1,306.96 and 350.90 is: 526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.96 : 1,306.96 = 350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.96/1,306.96 = 350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.96x = 1,306.96 × 350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.96x = 458,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,604.85/870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.55

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