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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.16, 1,306.23 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.16, 1,306.23 and 351.41 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.16 : 1,306.23 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.16/1,306.23 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.16x = 1,306.23 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.16x = 459,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,014.44/871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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