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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.26, 1,302.38 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.26, 1,302.38 and 291.18 is: 436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.26 : 1,302.38 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.26/1,302.38 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.26x = 1,302.38 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.26x = 379,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,227.01/868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.77

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