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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.43, 1,301.99 and 374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.43, 1,301.99 and 374.25 is: 561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.43 : 1,301.99 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.43/1,301.99 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.43x = 1,301.99 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.43x = 487,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,267.89/868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.09

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