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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.96, 1,304.05 and 381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.96, 1,304.05 and 381.85 is: 573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.96 : 1,304.05 = 381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.96/1,304.05 = 381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.96x = 1,304.05 × 381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.96x = 497,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,947.99/868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.04

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