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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,302.04 and 290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868, 1,302.04 and 290.86 is: 436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,302.04 = 290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,302.04 = 290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,302.04 × 290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 378,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,711.35/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.30

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