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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.62, 1,303.23 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.62, 1,303.23 and 382.02 is: 573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.62 : 1,303.23 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.62/1,303.23 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.62x = 1,303.23 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.62x = 497,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,859.92/868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.16

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