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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.54, 1,304.33 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.54, 1,304.33 and 253.26 is: 379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.54 : 1,304.33 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.54/1,304.33 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.54x = 1,304.33 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.54x = 330,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,333.35/869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.90

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