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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.81, 1,303.73 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.81, 1,303.73 and 349.68 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.81 : 1,303.73 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.81/1,303.73 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.81x = 1,303.73 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.81x = 455,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,892.76/869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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