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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.39, 1,302.31 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.39, 1,302.31 and 291.13 is: 436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.39 : 1,302.31 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.39/1,302.31 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.39x = 1,302.31 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.39x = 379,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,133.54/868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.60

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