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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.04, 1,301.82 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.04, 1,301.82 and 348.12 is: 522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.04 : 1,301.82 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.04/1,301.82 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.04x = 1,301.82 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.04x = 453,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,193.89/868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.09

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