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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.12, 1,303.80 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.12, 1,303.80 and 356 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.12 : 1,303.80 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.12/1,303.80 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.12x = 1,303.80 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.12x = 464,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,152.80/869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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