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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.84, 1,304.55 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.84, 1,304.55 and 349.68 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.84 : 1,304.55 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.84/1,304.55 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.84x = 1,304.55 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.84x = 456,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,175.04/869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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