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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.91, 1,303.31 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.91, 1,303.31 and 381.96 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.91 : 1,303.31 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.91/1,303.31 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.91x = 1,303.31 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.91x = 497,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,810.38/868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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