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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.43, 1,303.86 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.43, 1,303.86 and 253.18 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.43 : 1,303.86 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.43/1,303.86 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.43x = 1,303.86 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.43x = 330,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,104.76/869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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