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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.59, 1,303.43 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.59, 1,303.43 and 355.59 is: 533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.59 : 1,303.43 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.59/1,303.43 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.59x = 1,303.43 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.59x = 463,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,484.90/868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.61

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