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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.41, 1,303.57 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.41, 1,303.57 and 368.47 is: 552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.41 : 1,303.57 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.41/1,303.57 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.41x = 1,303.57 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.41x = 480,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,326.44/869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.47

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