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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.69, 1,304.95 and 382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.69, 1,304.95 and 382.67 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.69 : 1,304.95 = 382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.69/1,304.95 = 382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.69x = 1,304.95 × 382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.69x = 499,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,367.52/869.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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