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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.30, 1,303.31 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.30, 1,303.31 and 382.18 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.30 : 1,303.31 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.30/1,303.31 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.30x = 1,303.31 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.30x = 498,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,099.02/869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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