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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.36, 1,302.08 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.36, 1,302.08 and 381.18 is: 571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.36 : 1,302.08 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.36/1,302.08 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.36x = 1,302.08 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.36x = 496,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,326.85/868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.57

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