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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.82, 1,302 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.82, 1,302 and 347.98 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.82 : 1,302 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.82/1,302 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.82x = 1,302 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.82x = 453,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,069.96/867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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