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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.92, 1,305.10 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.92, 1,305.10 and 253.63 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.92 : 1,305.10 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.92/1,305.10 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.92x = 1,305.10 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.92x = 331,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,015.17/869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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