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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.93, 1,302.41 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.93, 1,302.41 and 348.04 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.93 : 1,302.41 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.93/1,302.41 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.93x = 1,302.41 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.93x = 453,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,293.60/867.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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