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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.33, 1,303.12 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.33, 1,303.12 and 376.04 is: 563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.33 : 1,303.12 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.33/1,303.12 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.33x = 1,303.12 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.33x = 490,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,028.97/869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.68

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