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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.39, 1,304.08 and 382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.39, 1,304.08 and 382.58 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.39 : 1,304.08 = 382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.39/1,304.08 = 382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.39x = 1,304.08 × 382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.39x = 498,914.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,914.93/869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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