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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.43, 1,306.80 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.43, 1,306.80 and 351.41 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.43 : 1,306.80 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.43/1,306.80 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.43x = 1,306.80 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.43x = 459,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,222.59/871.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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