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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,305.46 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,305.46 and 356.94 is: 535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,305.46 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,305.46 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,305.46 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 465,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,970.89/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.64

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