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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.96, 1,304.80 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.96, 1,304.80 and 253.60 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.96 : 1,304.80 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.96/1,304.80 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.96x = 1,304.80 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.96x = 330,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,893.38/869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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