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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.93, 1,305.35 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.93, 1,305.35 and 383.31 is: 575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.93 : 1,305.35 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.93/1,305.35 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.93x = 1,305.35 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.93x = 500,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,351.79/869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.17

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