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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.54, 1,302.18 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.54, 1,302.18 and 381.74 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.54 : 1,302.18 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.54/1,302.18 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.54x = 1,302.18 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.54x = 497,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,094.19/868.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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