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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.30, 1,301.22 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.30, 1,301.22 and 380.32 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.30 : 1,301.22 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.30/1,301.22 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.30x = 1,301.22 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.30x = 494,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,879.99/868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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