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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.77, 1,304.74 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.77, 1,304.74 and 253.31 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.77 : 1,304.74 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.77/1,304.74 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.77x = 1,304.74 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.77x = 330,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,503.69/869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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