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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.71, 1,302.76 and 252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.71, 1,302.76 and 252.25 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.71 : 1,302.76 = 252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.71/1,302.76 = 252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.71x = 1,302.76 × 252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.71x = 328,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,621.21/868.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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