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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.76, 1,304.85 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.76, 1,304.85 and 253.50 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.76 : 1,304.85 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.76/1,304.85 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.76x = 1,304.85 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.76x = 330,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,779.48/869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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