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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.68, 1,303.02 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.68, 1,303.02 and 252.54 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.68 : 1,303.02 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.68/1,303.02 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.68x = 1,303.02 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.68x = 329,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,064.67/868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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