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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.52, 1,302.68 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.52, 1,302.68 and 252.11 is: 378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.52 : 1,302.68 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.52/1,302.68 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.52x = 1,302.68 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.52x = 328,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,422.54/868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.14

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