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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.22, 1,299.92 and 346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.22, 1,299.92 and 346.93 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.22 : 1,299.92 = 346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.22/1,299.92 = 346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.22x = 1,299.92 × 346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.22x = 450,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,976.26/867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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