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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.92, 1,303.60 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.92, 1,303.60 and 252.63 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.92 : 1,303.60 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.92/1,303.60 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.92x = 1,303.60 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.92x = 329,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,327.20/868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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