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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.50, 1,304.10 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.50, 1,304.10 and 253.06 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.50 : 1,304.10 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.50/1,304.10 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.50x = 1,304.10 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.50x = 330,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,015.55/869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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