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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.87, 1,304.48 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.87, 1,304.48 and 253.37 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.87 : 1,304.48 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.87/1,304.48 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.87x = 1,304.48 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.87x = 330,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,514.83/869.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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