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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.56, 1,304.28 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.56, 1,304.28 and 253.28 is: 379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.56 : 1,304.28 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.56/1,304.28 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.56x = 1,304.28 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.56x = 330,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,343.96/869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.90

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