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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.01, 1,304.03 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.01, 1,304.03 and 348.93 is: 523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.01 : 1,304.03 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.01/1,304.03 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.01x = 1,304.03 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.01x = 455,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,015.19/869.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.60

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