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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,302.09 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,302.09 and 251.73 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,302.09 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,302.09 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,302.09 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 327,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,769.29/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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