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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.44, 1,302.52 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.44, 1,302.52 and 252.02 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.44 : 1,302.52 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.44/1,302.52 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.44x = 1,302.52 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.44x = 328,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,255.74/868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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