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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.10, 1,302.78 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.10, 1,302.78 and 382.02 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.10 : 1,302.78 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.10/1,302.78 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.10x = 1,302.78 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.10x = 497,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,688.02/869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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