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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.50, 1,302.36 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.50, 1,302.36 and 291.24 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.50 : 1,302.36 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.50/1,302.36 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.50x = 1,302.36 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.50x = 379,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,299.33/868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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