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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.65, 1,304.69 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.65, 1,304.69 and 253.36 is: 380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.65 : 1,304.69 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.65/1,304.69 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.65x = 1,304.69 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.65x = 330,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,555.63/869.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.10

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