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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.61, 1,303.95 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.61, 1,303.95 and 349.34 is: 523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.61 : 1,303.95 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.61/1,303.95 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.61x = 1,303.95 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.61x = 455,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,521.89/869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.82

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