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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.26, 1,303.02 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.26, 1,303.02 and 381.54 is: 572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.26 : 1,303.02 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.26/1,303.02 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.26x = 1,303.02 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.26x = 497,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,154.25/868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.59

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