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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.56, 1,302.76 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.56, 1,302.76 and 291.36 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.56 : 1,302.76 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.56/1,302.76 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.56x = 1,302.76 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.56x = 379,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,572.15/868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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