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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.98, 1,305.04 and 349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.98, 1,305.04 and 349.91 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.98 : 1,305.04 = 349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.98/1,305.04 = 349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.98x = 1,305.04 × 349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.98x = 456,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,648.93/869.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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