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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.59, 1,302.21 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.59, 1,302.21 and 381.33 is: 571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.59 : 1,302.21 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.59/1,302.21 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.59x = 1,302.21 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.59x = 496,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,571.74/868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.70

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