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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.35, 1,304.33 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.35, 1,304.33 and 382.33 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.35 : 1,304.33 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.35/1,304.33 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.35x = 1,304.33 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.35x = 498,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,684.49/869.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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