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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.91, 1,303.02 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.91, 1,303.02 and 368.38 is: 552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.91 : 1,303.02 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.91/1,303.02 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.91x = 1,303.02 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.91x = 480,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,006.51/868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.42

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