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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.27, 1,302.45 and 251.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.27, 1,302.45 and 251.95 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.27 : 1,302.45 = 251.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.27/1,302.45 = 251.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.27x = 1,302.45 × 251.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.27x = 328,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,151.02/868.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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