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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.83, 1,304.72 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.83, 1,304.72 and 253.55 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.83 : 1,304.72 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.83/1,304.72 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.83x = 1,304.72 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.83x = 330,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,804.92/869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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