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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.40, 1,304.01 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.40, 1,304.01 and 253.17 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.40 : 1,304.01 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.40/1,304.01 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.40x = 1,304.01 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.40x = 330,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,136.21/869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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