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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.28, 1,302.06 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.28, 1,302.06 and 290.84 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.28 : 1,302.06 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.28/1,302.06 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.28x = 1,302.06 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.28x = 378,691.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,691.13/868.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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