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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.59, 1,302.84 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.59, 1,302.84 and 381.65 is: 572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.59 : 1,302.84 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.59/1,302.84 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.59x = 1,302.84 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.59x = 497,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,222.37/868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.45

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