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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,303.20 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,303.20 and 252.52 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,303.20 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,303.20 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,303.20 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 329,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,084.06/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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