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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.37, 1,304.07 and 349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.37, 1,304.07 and 349.43 is: 524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.37 : 1,304.07 = 349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.37/1,304.07 = 349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.37x = 1,304.07 × 349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.37x = 455,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,674.66/869.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.14

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