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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.55, 1,304.26 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.55, 1,304.26 and 348.92 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.55 : 1,304.26 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.55/1,304.26 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.55x = 1,304.26 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.55x = 455,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,084.18/869.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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