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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,304.28 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,304.28 and 382.47 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.52 : 1,304.28 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.52/1,304.28 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.52x = 1,304.28 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.52x = 498,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,847.97/869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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