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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.79, 1,303.43 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.79, 1,303.43 and 349.16 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.79 : 1,303.43 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.79/1,303.43 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.79x = 1,303.43 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.79x = 455,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,098.23/868.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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