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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.67, 1,304.58 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.67, 1,304.58 and 253.41 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.67 : 1,304.58 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.67/1,304.58 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.67x = 1,304.58 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.67x = 330,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,593.62/869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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