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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,303.16 and 375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,303.16 and 375.46 is: 563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,303.16 = 375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,303.16 = 375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,303.16 × 375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 489,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,284.45/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.13

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