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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.00, 1,303.81 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.00, 1,303.81 and 382.39 is: 573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.00 : 1,303.81 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.00/1,303.81 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.00x = 1,303.81 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.00x = 498,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,559.69/869.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.72

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