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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.40, 1,304.02 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.40, 1,304.02 and 292.28 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.40 : 1,304.02 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.40/1,304.02 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.40x = 1,304.02 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.40x = 381,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,138.97/869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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