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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.38, 1,303.87 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.38, 1,303.87 and 252.92 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.38 : 1,303.87 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.38/1,303.87 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.38x = 1,303.87 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.38x = 329,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,773.54/869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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