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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.26, 1,304.28 and 382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.26, 1,304.28 and 382.45 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.26 : 1,304.28 = 382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.26/1,304.28 = 382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.26x = 1,304.28 × 382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.26x = 498,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,821.89/869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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