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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.37, 1,302.55 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.37, 1,302.55 and 291.24 is: 436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.37 : 1,302.55 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.37/1,302.55 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.37x = 1,302.55 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.37x = 379,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,353.93/868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.86

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