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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.31, 1,302.47 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.31, 1,302.47 and 348.55 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.31 : 1,302.47 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.31/1,302.47 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.31x = 1,302.47 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.31x = 453,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,975.92/868.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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