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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.50, 1,304.46 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.50, 1,304.46 and 253.22 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.50 : 1,304.46 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.50/1,304.46 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.50x = 1,304.46 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.50x = 330,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,315.36/869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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