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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.80, 1,304.18 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.80, 1,304.18 and 350.04 is: 524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.80 : 1,304.18 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.80/1,304.18 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.80x = 1,304.18 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.80x = 456,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,515.17/869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.85

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