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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.54, 1,303.25 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.54, 1,303.25 and 381.93 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.54 : 1,303.25 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.54/1,303.25 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.54x = 1,303.25 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.54x = 497,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,750.27/868.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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