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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.44, 1,303.38 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.44, 1,303.38 and 381.90 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.44 : 1,303.38 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.44/1,303.38 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.44x = 1,303.38 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.44x = 497,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,760.82/868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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