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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,303.37 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,303.37 and 375.21 is: 562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,303.37 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,303.37 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,303.37 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 489,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,029.06/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.88

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