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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.82, 1,303.59 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.82, 1,303.59 and 356.18 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.82 : 1,303.59 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.82/1,303.59 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.82x = 1,303.59 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.82x = 464,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,312.69/868.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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