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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.52, 1,302.48 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.52, 1,302.48 and 291.24 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.52 : 1,302.48 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.52/1,302.48 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.52x = 1,302.48 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.52x = 379,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,334.28/868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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