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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.74, 1,304.08 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.74, 1,304.08 and 349.81 is: 524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.74 : 1,304.08 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.74/1,304.08 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.74x = 1,304.08 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.74x = 456,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,176.09/869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.50

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