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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.84, 1,302.52 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.84, 1,302.52 and 381.52 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.84 : 1,302.52 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.84/1,302.52 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.84x = 1,302.52 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.84x = 496,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,937.43/868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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