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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.96, 1,304.10 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.96, 1,304.10 and 382.41 is: 573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.96 : 1,304.10 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.96/1,304.10 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.96x = 1,304.10 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.96x = 498,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,700.88/869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.24

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