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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.65, 1,302.27 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.65, 1,302.27 and 348.42 is: 522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.65 : 1,302.27 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.65/1,302.27 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.65x = 1,302.27 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.65x = 453,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,736.91/868.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.35

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