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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.38, 1,303.54 and 400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.38, 1,303.54 and 400.27 is: 600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.38 : 1,303.54 = 400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.38/1,303.54 = 400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.38x = 1,303.54 × 400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.38x = 521,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,767.96/869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.16

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