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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.18, 1,304.20 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.18, 1,304.20 and 382.10 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.18 : 1,304.20 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.18/1,304.20 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.18x = 1,304.20 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.18x = 498,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,334.82/869.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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