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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.02, 1,303.98 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.02, 1,303.98 and 349.07 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.02 : 1,303.98 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.02/1,303.98 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.02x = 1,303.98 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.02x = 455,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,185.62/869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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