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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.31, 1,303.66 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.31, 1,303.66 and 252.86 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.31 : 1,303.66 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.31/1,303.66 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.31x = 1,303.66 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.31x = 329,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,635.69/869.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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