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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.07, 1,302.69 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.07, 1,302.69 and 349.44 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.07 : 1,302.69 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.07/1,302.69 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.07x = 1,302.69 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.07x = 455,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,211.99/869.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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