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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.25, 1,304.29 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.25, 1,304.29 and 382.23 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.25 : 1,304.29 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.25/1,304.29 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.25x = 1,304.29 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.25x = 498,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,544.14/869.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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