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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.33, 1,302.80 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.33, 1,302.80 and 283.36 is: 425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.33 : 1,302.80 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.33/1,302.80 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.33x = 1,302.80 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.33x = 369,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,161.41/868.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.14

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