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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.93, 1,303.43 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.93, 1,303.43 and 348.95 is: 523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.93 : 1,303.43 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.93/1,303.43 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.93x = 1,303.43 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.93x = 454,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,833.97/868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.44

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