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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.11, 1,302.12 and 347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.11, 1,302.12 and 347.95 is: 521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.11 : 1,302.12 = 347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.11/1,302.12 = 347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.11x = 1,302.12 × 347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.11x = 453,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,072.65/868.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.91

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