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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.82, 1,302.42 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.82, 1,302.42 and 348.68 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.82 : 1,302.42 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.82/1,302.42 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.82x = 1,302.42 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.82x = 454,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,127.81/868.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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