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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.25, 1,304.09 and 253.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.25, 1,304.09 and 253.00 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.25 : 1,304.09 = 253.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.25/1,304.09 = 253.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.25x = 1,304.09 × 253.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.25x = 329,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,926.98/869.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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