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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.75, 1,304.69 and 349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.75, 1,304.69 and 349.76 is: 524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.75 : 1,304.69 = 349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.75/1,304.69 = 349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.75x = 1,304.69 × 349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.75x = 456,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,322.68/869.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.66

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