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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.57, 1,300.32 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.57, 1,300.32 and 380.03 is: 570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.57 : 1,300.32 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.57/1,300.32 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.57x = 1,300.32 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.57x = 494,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,154.11/866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.24

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