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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.04, 1,303.05 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.04, 1,303.05 and 349.02 is: 523.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.04 : 1,303.05 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.04/1,303.05 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.04x = 1,303.05 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.04x = 454,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,790.51/869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.33

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