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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.10, 1,303.56 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.10, 1,303.56 and 356.10 is: 534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.10 : 1,303.56 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.10/1,303.56 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.10x = 1,303.56 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.10x = 464,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,197.72/869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.11

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