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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.05, 1,303.58 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.05, 1,303.58 and 292.33 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.05 : 1,303.58 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.05/1,303.58 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.05x = 1,303.58 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.05x = 381,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,078.43/869.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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