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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,303.34 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,303.34 and 252.60 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,303.34 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,303.34 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,303.34 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 329,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,222.42/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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