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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.30, 1,303.43 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.30, 1,303.43 and 349.54 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.30 : 1,303.43 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.30/1,303.43 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.30x = 1,303.43 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.30x = 455,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,600.92/869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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