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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,304.08 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,304.08 and 253.16 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,304.08 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,304.08 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,304.08 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 330,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,140.89/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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