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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.95, 1,304.99 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.95, 1,304.99 and 253.66 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.95 : 1,304.99 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.95/1,304.99 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.95x = 1,304.99 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.95x = 331,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,023.76/869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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