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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.93, 1,304.30 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.93, 1,304.30 and 382.32 is: 573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.93 : 1,304.30 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.93/1,304.30 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.93x = 1,304.30 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.93x = 498,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,660.93/868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.88

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