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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.05, 1,301.54 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.05, 1,301.54 and 381.24 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.05 : 1,301.54 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.05/1,301.54 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.05x = 1,301.54 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.05x = 496,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,197.20/868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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