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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.40, 1,302.59 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.40, 1,302.59 and 348.54 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.40 : 1,302.59 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.40/1,302.59 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.40x = 1,302.59 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.40x = 454,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,004.72/868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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