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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.04, 1,301.22 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.04, 1,301.22 and 290.50 is: 435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.04 : 1,301.22 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.04/1,301.22 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.04x = 1,301.22 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.04x = 378,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,004.41/868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.47

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