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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.05, 1,301.06 and 380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.05, 1,301.06 and 380.63 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.05 : 1,301.06 = 380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.05/1,301.06 = 380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.05x = 1,301.06 × 380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.05x = 495,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,226.67/868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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