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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.41, 1,303.37 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.41, 1,303.37 and 382.08 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.41 : 1,303.37 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.41/1,303.37 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.41x = 1,303.37 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.41x = 497,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,989.70/869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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