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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.32, 1,303.17 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.32, 1,303.17 and 348.76 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.32 : 1,303.17 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.32/1,303.17 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.32x = 1,303.17 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.32x = 454,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,493.57/869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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