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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.41, 1,304.24 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.41, 1,304.24 and 253.12 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.41 : 1,304.24 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.41/1,304.24 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.41x = 1,304.24 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.41x = 330,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,121.44/869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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