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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.33, 1,301.95 and 374.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.33, 1,301.95 and 374.47 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.33 : 1,301.95 = 374.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.33/1,301.95 = 374.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.33x = 1,301.95 × 374.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.33x = 487,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,541.22/868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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