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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.74, 1,303.86 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.74, 1,303.86 and 350.12 is: 524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.74 : 1,303.86 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.74/1,303.86 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.74x = 1,303.86 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.74x = 456,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,507.46/869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.88

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