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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.34, 1,302.71 and 252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.34, 1,302.71 and 252.05 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.34 : 1,302.71 = 252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.34/1,302.71 = 252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.34x = 1,302.71 × 252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.34x = 328,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,346.80/868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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