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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.34, 1,302.82 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.34, 1,302.82 and 381.33 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.34 : 1,302.82 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.34/1,302.82 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.34x = 1,302.82 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.34x = 496,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,803.40/868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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