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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.97, 1,303.87 and 381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.97, 1,303.87 and 381.95 is: 573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.97 : 1,303.87 = 381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.97/1,303.87 = 381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.97x = 1,303.87 × 381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.97x = 498,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,016.88/868.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.12

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