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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.31, 1,303.50 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.31, 1,303.50 and 382.14 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.31 : 1,303.50 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.31/1,303.50 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.31x = 1,303.50 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.31x = 498,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,119.49/869.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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