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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.65, 1,303.32 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.65, 1,303.32 and 374.87 is: 562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.65 : 1,303.32 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.65/1,303.32 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.65x = 1,303.32 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.65x = 488,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,567.91/868.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.45

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