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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.74, 1,304.60 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.74, 1,304.60 and 357.10 is: 535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.74 : 1,304.60 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.74/1,304.60 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.74x = 1,304.60 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.74x = 465,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,872.66/869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.65

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