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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.59, 1,302.89 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.59, 1,302.89 and 252.30 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.59 : 1,302.89 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.59/1,302.89 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.59x = 1,302.89 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.59x = 328,719.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,719.15/868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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