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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.84, 1,303.57 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.84, 1,303.57 and 381.83 is: 572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.84 : 1,303.57 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.84/1,303.57 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.84x = 1,303.57 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.84x = 497,742.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,742.13/868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.88

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