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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.74, 1,303.34 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.74, 1,303.34 and 252.44 is: 378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.74 : 1,303.34 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.74/1,303.34 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.74x = 1,303.34 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.74x = 329,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,015.15/868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.73

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