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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.94, 1,303.46 and 252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.94, 1,303.46 and 252.70 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.94 : 1,303.46 = 252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.94/1,303.46 = 252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.94x = 1,303.46 × 252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.94x = 329,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,384.34/868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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