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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,303.29 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,303.29 and 355.50 is: 533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,303.29 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,303.29 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,303.29 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 463,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,319.60/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.25

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