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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.70, 1,303.70 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.70, 1,303.70 and 349.56 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.70 : 1,303.70 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.70/1,303.70 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.70x = 1,303.70 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.70x = 455,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,721.37/869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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