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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.43, 1,304.09 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.43, 1,304.09 and 382.32 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.43 : 1,304.09 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.43/1,304.09 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.43x = 1,304.09 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.43x = 498,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,577.78/869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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