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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.08, 1,302.42 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.08, 1,302.42 and 381.45 is: 572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.08 : 1,302.42 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.08/1,302.42 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.08x = 1,302.42 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.08x = 496,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,808.11/868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.31

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