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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.08, 1,303.46 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.08, 1,303.46 and 348.69 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.08 : 1,303.46 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.08/1,303.46 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.08x = 1,303.46 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.08x = 454,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,500.59/869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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