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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.96, 1,300.31 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.96, 1,300.31 and 379.88 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.96 : 1,300.31 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.96/1,300.31 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.96x = 1,300.31 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.96x = 493,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,953.36/866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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