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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.66, 1,304.54 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.66, 1,304.54 and 382.72 is: 574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.66 : 1,304.54 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.66/1,304.54 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.66x = 1,304.54 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.66x = 499,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,273.55/869.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.10

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