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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.22, 1,302.86 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.22, 1,302.86 and 348.50 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.22 : 1,302.86 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.22/1,302.86 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.22x = 1,302.86 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.22x = 454,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,046.71/869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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