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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.16, 1,301.42 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.16, 1,301.42 and 290.63 is: 435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.16 : 1,301.42 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.16/1,301.42 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.16x = 1,301.42 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.16x = 378,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,223.73/868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.66

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