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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.05, 1,304.25 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.05, 1,304.25 and 382.51 is: 574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.05 : 1,304.25 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.05/1,304.25 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.05x = 1,304.25 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.05x = 498,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,888.67/869.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.06

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