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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.07, 1,303.73 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.07, 1,303.73 and 252.69 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.07 : 1,303.73 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.07/1,303.73 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.07x = 1,303.73 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.07x = 329,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,437.28/869.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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