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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.10, 1,303.53 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.10, 1,303.53 and 349.08 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.10 : 1,303.53 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.10/1,303.53 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.10x = 1,303.53 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.10x = 455,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,036.25/869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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