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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,302.44 and 380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,302.44 and 380.48 is: 570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,302.44 = 380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,302.44 = 380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,302.44 × 380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 495,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,543.96/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.90

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