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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.12, 1,292.94 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.12, 1,292.94 and 349 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.12 : 1,292.94 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.12/1,292.94 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.12x = 1,292.94 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.12x = 451,236.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,236.06/862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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