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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.06, 1,303.81 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.06, 1,303.81 and 252.75 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.06 : 1,303.81 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.06/1,303.81 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.06x = 1,303.81 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.06x = 329,537.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,537.35/869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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