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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.35, 1,302.81 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.35, 1,302.81 and 348.60 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.35 : 1,302.81 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.35/1,302.81 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.35x = 1,302.81 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.35x = 454,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,159.57/868.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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