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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,303.51 and 381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,303.51 and 381.70 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,303.51 = 381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,303.51 = 381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,303.51 × 381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 497,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,549.77/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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