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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.20, 1,304.42 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.20, 1,304.42 and 342.18 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.20 : 1,304.42 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.20/1,304.42 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.20x = 1,304.42 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.20x = 446,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,346.44/869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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