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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.99, 1,304.10 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.99, 1,304.10 and 349.89 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.99 : 1,304.10 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.99/1,304.10 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.99x = 1,304.10 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.99x = 456,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,292.86/869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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