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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.17, 1,301.74 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.17, 1,301.74 and 348.42 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.17 : 1,301.74 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.17/1,301.74 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.17x = 1,301.74 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.17x = 453,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,547.80/868.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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