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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.14, 1,302.23 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.14, 1,302.23 and 291.02 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.14 : 1,302.23 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.14/1,302.23 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.14x = 1,302.23 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.14x = 378,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,974.97/868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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