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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.66, 1,303.04 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.66, 1,303.04 and 381.72 is: 572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.66 : 1,303.04 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.66/1,303.04 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.66x = 1,303.04 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.66x = 497,396.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,396.43/868.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.60

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