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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.43, 1,302.65 and 381.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.43, 1,302.65 and 381.49 is: 572.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.43 : 1,302.65 = 381.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.43/1,302.65 = 381.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.43x = 1,302.65 × 381.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.43x = 496,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,944.22/868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.23

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