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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.40, 1,303.92 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.40, 1,303.92 and 381.96 is: 572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.40 : 1,303.92 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.40/1,303.92 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.40x = 1,303.92 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.40x = 498,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,045.28/869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.86

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