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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.81, 1,304.41 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.81, 1,304.41 and 253.35 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.81 : 1,304.41 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.81/1,304.41 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.81x = 1,304.41 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.81x = 330,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,471.01/869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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