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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.45, 1,304.36 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.45, 1,304.36 and 253.21 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.45 : 1,304.36 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.45/1,304.36 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.45x = 1,304.36 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.45x = 330,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,277.00/869.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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