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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.98, 1,302.58 and 381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.98, 1,302.58 and 381.94 is: 572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.98 : 1,302.58 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.98/1,302.58 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.98x = 1,302.58 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.98x = 497,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,507.41/868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.52

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