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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.99, 1,303.41 and 348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.99, 1,303.41 and 348.97 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.99 : 1,303.41 = 348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.99/1,303.41 = 348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.99x = 1,303.41 × 348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.99x = 454,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,844.47/868.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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