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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.89, 1,304.40 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.89, 1,304.40 and 292.36 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.89 : 1,304.40 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.89/1,304.40 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.89x = 1,304.40 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.89x = 381,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,354.38/869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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