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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.86, 1,304.79 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.86, 1,304.79 and 356.50 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.86 : 1,304.79 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.86/1,304.79 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.86x = 1,304.79 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.86x = 465,157.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,157.64/869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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