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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.70, 1,302.20 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.70, 1,302.20 and 348.56 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.70 : 1,302.20 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.70/1,302.20 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.70x = 1,302.20 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.70x = 453,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,894.83/868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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