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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.37, 1,304.48 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.37, 1,304.48 and 382.36 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.37 : 1,304.48 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.37/1,304.48 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.37x = 1,304.48 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.37x = 498,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,780.97/869.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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