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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.15, 1,303.93 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.15, 1,303.93 and 252.87 is: 379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.15 : 1,303.93 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.15/1,303.93 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.15x = 1,303.93 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.15x = 329,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,724.78/869.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.36

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