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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.91, 1,302.62 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.91, 1,302.62 and 381.58 is: 572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.91 : 1,302.62 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.91/1,302.62 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.91x = 1,302.62 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.91x = 497,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,048.58/868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.04

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