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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.77, 1,302.75 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.77, 1,302.75 and 381.69 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.77 : 1,302.75 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.77/1,302.75 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.77x = 1,302.75 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.77x = 497,246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,246.65/868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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