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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.50, 1,302.60 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.50, 1,302.60 and 252.06 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.50 : 1,302.60 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.50/1,302.60 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.50x = 1,302.60 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.50x = 328,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,333.36/868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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