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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.02, 1,304.15 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.02, 1,304.15 and 342 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.02 : 1,304.15 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.02/1,304.15 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.02x = 1,304.15 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.02x = 446,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,017.59/869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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