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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.41, 1,302.63 and 252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.41, 1,302.63 and 252.13 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.41 : 1,302.63 = 252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.41/1,302.63 = 252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.41x = 1,302.63 × 252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.41x = 328,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,432.10/868.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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