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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.26, 1,302.78 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.26, 1,302.78 and 381.45 is: 572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.26 : 1,302.78 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.26/1,302.78 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.26x = 1,302.78 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.26x = 496,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,945.43/868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.35

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