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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.56, 1,304.00 and 349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.56, 1,304.00 and 349.24 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.56 : 1,304.00 = 349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.56/1,304.00 = 349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.56x = 1,304.00 × 349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.56x = 455,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,404.04/869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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