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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.07, 1,301.97 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.07, 1,301.97 and 290.81 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.07 : 1,301.97 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.07/1,301.97 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.07x = 1,301.97 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.07x = 378,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,630.24/868.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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