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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.12, 1,303.36 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.12, 1,303.36 and 356.16 is: 534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.12 : 1,303.36 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.12/1,303.36 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.12x = 1,303.36 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.12x = 464,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,204.70/869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.11

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