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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.84, 1,300.05 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.84, 1,300.05 and 380.25 is: 570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.84 : 1,300.05 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.84/1,300.05 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.84x = 1,300.05 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.84x = 494,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,344.01/866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.29

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