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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.34, 1,301.76 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.34, 1,301.76 and 381.02 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.34 : 1,301.76 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.34/1,301.76 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.34x = 1,301.76 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.34x = 495,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,996.60/868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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