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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.24, 1,303.79 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.24, 1,303.79 and 349.22 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.24 : 1,303.79 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.24/1,303.79 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.24x = 1,303.79 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.24x = 455,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,301.28/869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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