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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.19, 1,301.42 and 347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.19, 1,301.42 and 347.87 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.19 : 1,301.42 = 347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.19/1,301.42 = 347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.19x = 1,301.42 × 347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.19x = 452,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,729.10/868.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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